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Q: Canadian Medications?
Dont really know know what category to put this question in but I’ll give this a shot for answers. Does anyone know if a prescription is needed for medications like Xanax and Ativan in Canada?

A: Yes. Canadian law requires a prescription for these meds.

Q: are there oncology practices out there that use medications from Canadian wholesalers?
historically we’ve purchased all oncology drugs from USA wholesalers. What are the ramifications/ legalities of Canadian wholesalers? Do they bypass the US FDA, therefore cannot be guaranteed to be the same drugs marketed here? Or are they ok?

A: A lot of countries do not have to follow the guidelines set by the FDA in our country, therefore, the U.S. will not use medications from other countries unless they’re ones approved by the FDA. The U.S doesn’t usually go outside to other countries for medications. We have enough. Hope that helps.

Q: Have you ordered prescription medications from a Canadian Pharmacy?
If you had satisfactory results, what pharmacy did you use?

A: No, I’ve never bought any from a Canadian Pharmacy but I’ve bought several from different online pharmacies that ended up being in Florida…lol! The state I live in which I had no idea at the time until I received my meds. These were mostly narcotics, & other regulated meds at the time, that are now a lot harder for me to get from pharmacies within my state. My doctors write me scripts for them but they’re so MUCH cheaper from these online pharmacies. Even the generic ones! Maybe you should check because a lot of these online pharmacies are in the U.S., but the ones to the North might still be a lot cheaper.

I know several elderly people that buy from the Canadian pharmacies. That’s where C.V.S. came from. They’re all very happy with them but I don’t know the names of the ones they use. I’ve never heard of any European ones, & even though I’ve ran into Mexican ones a lot, I’d NEVER, EVER use one of them, but I think if I knew for a fact one was in Canada, I’d give them a try.

Maybe google using different keywords to try & check certain named ones out or something. I wish I had the names to give you. Sorry! I truly think that generic drugs are what’s causing the extremely high pharmaceutical death rates, & why they’re reported on the rise. But, it’s funny how many of these just happen to occur while the person’s in the hospital. I think their hiring all these illegals, & unqualified people, who just don’t give a dang about sanitation, & their English isn’t near good enough to insure what they give the patients — dosage, correct meds, etc.

So, you’re probably just as safe getting it from our “Sister” Country to the North. I just happened to think, I’ve got a friend who lives in Canada. I don’t know if she’d know of a reputable one, or not. I’ll ask her & email you her answer one way or the other. Fingers crossed she does. I don’t know if she’s on right now, or not, but I’ll email you as soon as I hear back. It might not be until tomorrow but you know I’ll get back to you. I’ve already emailed her, I’ve waited about 15 minutes, then checked & she’s not on right now. I’ll give her another few minutes, & then I’ve got to get off & rest before I post this.

((Hugs!)) xoxoxoxo D;))

Q: Has anyone had experience with canadian mail order pharmacies? Qualitity of the medications? Cost?
We are considering using a mail order pharmacy for our medication needs. I have looked online and have found the costs for our meds to be lowest at the Canadian pharmacies. I want to know if anyone has had positive or negative experience with lower cost online pharmacies.

A: I use them all the time. They use the same name brands and are in the exact same packaging on everything I buy and they are half the cost and no prescription is necessary in most cases except for controlled substances like Codeine and the like which you can not legally ship into the United States anyway that would constitute a felony. I have had absolutely no problems with the drugs and I use a credit card so I get money back from my credit card company because of the exchange rate.

Q: is it safe to use canadian online pharmacies to get medications for which you already have a prescription?
I take some medications that are very expensive and I found that the Canadian pharmacies offer the out of pocket cost at 1/3 of what I have to pay AFTER insurance!! Anyone have experience and/or knowledge of the safety/legitimacy of these pharmacies?
but as far as research, I googled canadian pharmacies and just got more ads–so how do you research? The drug I am looking for sells for $538 for a one month supply and after my insurance pays I still have to pay $127–the online pharmacy I found wants to charge $38 for the same thing–though they claim it to be generic (its not available generic in the US) you can see why that would be tempting!! Do you know how to research it? If I can’t I will stick with everyone’s advice and no do it, but if there is a way to investigate…..

A: Be Careful!

Many of these “Canadian” pharmacies are actually not Canadian at all. Many of them are in places like India, and other overseas places.

Canadian pharmacies cannot legally sell medicine without a prescription, and few, if any, have doctors on staff. While some are perfectly legal, and offer big savings over the crazy charges in the US, do be careful. There are many stories of medications being sent that end up being not from Canada, and not even the correct medicine at all. You will definitely need to do your research.

OTOH, I have checked some prices from “discount”online pharmacies in the US – for one drug I take, the best price there was about three times what I pay locally here, and some places were charging nearly ten times what I pay. If this is common, I can well understand why Americans like to shop for drugs in Canada (and not just BC Bud either!).

Q: How long must you have been off medication to join the Canadian reserve?
I used to take a antidepressant called Cipralex but since i found out the army doesn’t allow people who take antidepressants in the army i stoped using it. so when i go in for the medical exam do i have to tell them i used to take it.(note i stoped taking it in February and probably won’t have my exam till the summer) and will they still let me in?

A: im pretty sure its a minimum of 12 months
however thats for regular force, im not sure about reserves

call and ask

hollyy

aww shrap … go cry to your mom, dont email me

haha nope didnt
by the way, how am i troll? last time i checked i actually answer questions ;)

Q: can I order antibiotics from canadian pharmacies without prescriptions?
Is it safe to order antibiotics from canadian pharmacies and do they give a price listing of these medications?

A: no, canada requires prescriptions, you need to order from mexico, parts of europe or china if you do not have a prescription. you can use the online european site that I use at low-cost-rx.com if you really need to buy prescriptions without any paperwork

Q: What is the Canadian pain medication 3C or Three C?
What is the U.S.A. equivalent? What is the generic name?

A: You are probably thinking of Tylenol #3. This is tylenol with codeine. In the united states, tylenol #3 is available by prescription only. While tylenol 3 is still only available by prescription in Canada, there is a much less potent form of tylenol with codeine available over the counter that is essentially equal to Tylenol #1.

As for the actual brand name, I haven’t a clue.

I hope this helps!

Q: Ordering Prescription Meds from Canadian Pharmacy?
Has anyone out there ordered prescription medications from an on-line Canadian Pharmacy? I’ve noticed prices are competitive, but I’m not sure which is the best one to do business with. If you have experience with this, or can recommend a pharmacy, I would appreciate it.

A: you might want to check European pharmacies as well. We have been buying from a site overseas called LOW-COST-RX.COM for number of years now and we have been real happy with their low prices and real live customer service (phone and email). they specialize in generics which I prefer because they are less expensive. hope this helps

Q: How does the Canadian health care system work?
What do you do on these three scenarios: 1. You want your normal annual physical, 2. It’s midnight, and you or your child is sick (fever, aching, throwing up-you get the picture already) and you need to see a doctor ASAP and 3. You need a major surgery (knee replacement) or a long term treatment (cancer, diabetes)
Do you call for an appointment or you just show up? Can you pick your doctor? How long you usually wait to get to see a physician? How long for an specialist? Is there a 9/11 number to call? Do you have to pay anything for anything? Where do you go, to Hospitals or Doctor’s offices? How do you get your medications? If you are required special exams e.g. MRI, CT scan, etc, are those available? I just read that Canada’s Health budget was a little tight in investing in this sort of equipment, opposite to Americans that love any new toy out there. What about this Aussie comment: “In the USA they treat you legally right, in Canada and Australia they treat you ethically right?

A: I will do my best to answer as many of these as I can:

1. You book an appointment for an annual physical.
2. You can go to the hospital, or to a drop-in clinic, in that kind of situation.
3. I’m not sure of the exact procedure, but I know you would get on some kind of waiting list for a major surgery such as knee replacement. Cancer or diabetes treatment would obviously start pretty much immediately, if you needed it.

-You call for an appointment to a doctor (i.e., a general practitioner, or a specialist)
-You can certainly choose your doctor.
-To see a physician, you can probably go the day you call, or a day or 2 later
-Specialists might be a fair bit longer
-There is indeed a 911 number to call: 911.
-You don’t have to pay for things that the Canada Health Act says you don’t have to pay for, basically. In addition, employers often offer health plans to cover things like dental appointments, orthodontics, etc., which aren’t covered under the Canada Health Act. Something you would have to pay for, as an example, would be cosmetic surgery (plastic surgery).
-You can go to either a hospital or a doctor’s office. Hospitals are more for surgeries and emergencies; doctors’ offices are for more routine medical visits.
-You buy your medications at a pharmacy; some are covered by the Canada Health Act, some by your health insurance drug plan, and others are not covered.
-MRI and CT scans are certainly available. I’m not sure about the budgetting; perhaps there are fewer of these machines, but they are certainly available for those that need them.
-No comment on the ethics question :)

Q: How would someone move there family to Canada and eventually become Canadian citizens?
I am so sick of our Government, and yes I do vote and try to get others to do the same. I want to plead that I am a medical refugee and am not getting the care and correct organic medications that I could in Canada. Thanks Alot everyone

A: If you are Truly interested, you should contact the Canadian Consulate and ask how you can get a temporary passport to find work and live in their Country, prove yourself as a good citizen.

I have a friend who lives in Mexico, has her green card and comes back every 6 months to get it renewed. She travels all over the world but lives in Mexico. Has a small business there. She is originally from the East Coast but I met her when she moved to California and lived here for many years. Jill just loaded up her van, dogs, cats, belongings and drove south. That was 20 years ago, I guess.

It is important to be able to make a living where ever you go. No government wants to accept another liability. Every Country prefers new immigrants that are willing to work and contribute to the economy.

It might be possible to find job opportunities on the Internet that would be interested in hiring you in Canada. Do you have any family or friends that live in Canada? My Mothers side of the family lives there. I’d rather have US medical then Canadian, so would allot of Canadians. They actually buy medical plans when traveling to the USA so they can take advantage of our good medical when they are here. You can buy herbs and such over the Internet from Canada.

I have Hepatitic C and get the best herbs right here in California!

Q: Is Old or Cured TB the reason for Canadian visa rejection ?
i had TB 2 years back and after that i had taken the medication for 6 months.i am planning to apply for canadian visa. does my old or cured TB be the reason for rejection ???

A: It will raise an eyebrow, but the xray will confirm whether it is in fact active or scarred tissue.

If inactive, you should be OK. They are worried about medical conditions that will be a burden on the public health system.

Q: Do i need to fill out any forms to bring medicine across the canadian border?
I am driving across the border and will be in canada for a week, and i need to know if i need to fill anything out or get a note from the doctor. I have asthma and need to bring my medication with me.

A: Medication is fine, for pill still in the prescription jar. For a puffer, it is perfectly fine.

Q: Why is Canadian medicine so much cheaper than in the us?
I found my medicine to be more than 50 percent cheaper in Canada then here. Why is that? Why wouldnt the us do something about making medication cheaper.

A: The Canadians have socialized medicine The drug companies don’t want it here because they don’t make as much profit

Q: Canadian Health Insurance; Medicare or Private and which private companies are best?
Right now I am on my father’s work insurance plan. I turn 21 in January and will no longer be insured under his plan. I work full-time, am not a student right now, am a non-smoker, but my problem is that I’ve been diagnosed with depression and a slew of other mental health problems, so I take a lot of prescription medication. I also have scoliosis and see a chiropractor on a regular basis. I called up Manulife insurance, which used to be my insurer a few years back, and I was basically told that I would be refused under their FlexCare policy because of my depression. I would probably be accepted under their FollowMe plan.

My question is; Would I be better off getting my own plan with a private company, or should I just stick with regular MediCare? Will they cover my drugs? If I should go with private, which companies are best?

Thanks a lot!
In case anyone else is as dim as these two: Yes, I live in CANADA. Hence the ‘CANADIAN Health Insurance’ part of my question.

Ayoy t’es pas vite.
Um, dunno what government you’re talking about there P&M but Canadian MediCare DOES cover many prescription drugs. Not always in full and some only if it’s the generic brand, but they certainly do cover many prescriptions.

A: Unfortunately, our government health care plan does not cover drugs. Note that the Canada Health Act does NOT cover drugs. Although, some provinces may offer some assistance for some people in various socio-economic groups.

The two most common carriers I quote for clients tend to be Manulife Financial and Desjardins Financial. I find both of them flexible in underwriting depending on the situation.

Work with an Advisor in your city/town, and see what he/she can do. Personally, I find that if I speak with the carrier’s marketing/underwriting consultant before I submit the application, I am better able to position a case to the carrier for a more favourable decision for my client. Its likely there could be some exclusions added to the contract, but it doesn’t hurt to apply to find out.

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