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Old September 24th, 2008, 10:11 PM posted to rec.travel.africa
Pat Anderson
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Default Malarone ---- Cost.

We are going to Kenya for a visit of sixteen days this month, Malarone
was recommended as the prophylactic to take, I was surprised at how
expensive it was, £63, I took the prescription to Superdrug chemists,
what are other people`s experiences of the price of this drug?
Thanks,
Pat.
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Old September 24th, 2008, 11:45 PM posted to rec.travel.africa
Alan S[_1_]
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On Wed, 24 Sep 2008 22:11:12 +0100, Pat Anderson
wrote:

We are going to Kenya for a visit of sixteen days this month, Malarone
was recommended as the prophylactic to take, I was surprised at how
expensive it was, £63, I took the prescription to Superdrug chemists,
what are other people`s experiences of the price of this drug?
Thanks,
Pat.
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Check around. I underestimated my needs on my last trip and
ran out in Egypt, after India and South-East Asia. I
wandered London looking for a Chemist who would supply me
without a prescription. None would - but the prices I was
quoted before I discovered that were all between £34 and
£40.

I gave up eventually and just took a lot of care with DEET
application and screened sleeping areas while wandering in
Mexico later.

Cheers, Alan, Australia
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Old September 25th, 2008, 07:17 AM posted to rec.travel.africa
Marc Lurie[_1_]
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Default Malarone ---- Cost.

On Wed, 24 Sep 2008 22:11:12 +0100, Pat Anderson
wrote:

We are going to Kenya for a visit of sixteen days this month, Malarone
was recommended as the prophylactic to take, I was surprised at how
expensive it was, £63, I took the prescription to Superdrug chemists,
what are other people`s experiences of the price of this drug?
Thanks,
Pat.


In SA it's only available on prescription, but a travel clinic should
be able to do the consultation, prescription, and dispensing for
around R500 - R600 which is about £33 - £40. The drugs themselves
would go for about R350 - R400.

I wonder if a South African pharmacy would dispense Malarone on a
British doctor's prescription? Although, we call it Malanil here, and
there are some pharmacies who will dispense without a prescription if
you spin them a good enough story...I lost my tablets.... I'm staying
for longer than anticipated, etc.
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Old September 25th, 2008, 07:19 AM posted to rec.travel.africa
Marc Lurie[_1_]
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Default Malarone ---- Cost.

Oops. I didn't register that you said you were going to Kenya before I
warbled on about Malanil in SA.
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Old September 25th, 2008, 07:31 PM posted to rec.travel.africa
Brian
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Default Malarone ---- Cost.

On Wed, 24 Sep 2008 22:11:12 +0100, Pat Anderson
mentioned:

We are going to Kenya for a visit of sixteen days this month, Malarone
was recommended as the prophylactic to take, I was surprised at how
expensive it was, £63, I took the prescription to Superdrug chemists,
what are other people`s experiences of the price of this drug?
Thanks,
Pat.


We buy ours from Travelpharm in the UK, much cheaper than Tesco or our
local doctor's pharmacy.


Brian
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Old September 26th, 2008, 01:10 PM posted to rec.travel.africa
A Mate[_2_]
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Default Malarone ---- Cost.

Doxycycline offers the same level of protection - much more cheaply!

1 x 100 mg tablet daily from 1 day before exposure to 4 weeks after.

Minor side effects:- increased sun sensitivity for 3% of users - work
around - sun screen.

Thrush for some female users - work around - clean COTTON underwear daily.

Ideally taken after eating - and do not lie down for 30 minutes after
taking.

TOO EASY!!!

Cost - cents per tablet almost anywhere in the world.

Available as a generic - vibramyacin is the most common branded doxy!




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We are going to Kenya for a visit of sixteen days this month, Malarone was
recommended as the prophylactic to take, I was surprised at how
expensive it was, £63, I took the prescription to Superdrug chemists, what
are other people`s experiences of the price of this drug?
Thanks,
Pat.
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Pat Anderson



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Old September 28th, 2008, 12:28 PM posted to rec.travel.africa
rydale
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Default Malarone ---- Cost.

Hi Pat

Yes it is expensive, but I confess I use it every time I go to East Africa
as it has absolutely no side effects (for me, and I believe pretty much
everyone).
You can certainly shop around on the 'net and there is a surprising
variation in cost.

I used Stratford pharmacy last time we went, and they are now charging £2.18
a pill. That would be around £52 for the 16 days (1 day before, 7 days
after)
http://www.stratford-pharmacy.co.uk/...il&productid=1

I am of course envious that you are going at all - didn't make it myself
this year, and next year we are trying India.

Have a great time and do report back on where you get to.

Charles


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We are going to Kenya for a visit of sixteen days this month, Malarone was
recommended as the prophylactic to take, I was surprised at how
expensive it was, £63, I took the prescription to Superdrug chemists, what
are other people`s experiences of the price of this drug?
Thanks,
Pat.
--
Pat Anderson



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Old September 29th, 2008, 07:33 AM posted to rec.travel.africa
Marc Lurie[_1_]
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Default Malarone ---- Cost.

On Fri, 26 Sep 2008 22:10:26 +1000, " A Mate"
wrote:

Doxycycline offers the same level of protection - much more cheaply!



I agree. It also prevents tick-bite fever, and will probably aid in
combatting most gastro-intestinal bugs too.

I use it in spite of increased sun sensitivity, but I've never had any
issues about lying down after taking it. One MUST take it with food
though or you will feel really rotten. I take mine after a meal before
bed and I have no problems.
 




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