Question
“I am planning to move to Spain on a Spain Non Lucrative Visa from Texas. In the event some of my medications are not covered by insurance, is there a website I can check on prices for medications without insurance?”
Answers
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“Vademécum Spain. It’s got all drugs available in Spain but you have to register in order to see the prices.”
“You can see prices here without registering 🙂 Ministerio de Sanidad – Profesionales de la Salud – Nomenclator“
“As others have said, prescriptions aren’t usually covered by private insurance. All of our prescriptions so far have been less than our copays in the US.”
“Medication in Spain is nowhere near as expensive as it is in the States. You’ll be fine paying out of pocket if you have to.”
“Just Google Spain and the name of your medication. There’s a set price all across Spain for prescription medication.”
“Medications in Spain are a lot cheaper than in the USA but it all depends. Some high blood pressure meds can go for 100 dollars a month. Some drugs for various serious conditions can go for over $1,000. Check before you go. Most health insurance don’t cover medications fully.”
“Most are 3-5 euro.”
“Medication is a lot cheaper here, for example, my monthly cost in Texas was $50, here I get 100 pills out of pocket for $5.00 with public healthcare I pay just over a dollar for 100 pills.”
Conclusion
For those moving to Spain under the non lucrative visa, managing medication costs appears less daunting than in the U.S., with many expats finding substantial savings. Websites like Vademécum Spain and the Spanish Ministry of Health’s Nomenclator offer resources to check medication prices beforehand.
Although private insurance in Spain does not typically cover prescription costs, the overall lower price of medications helps mitigate out-of-pocket expenses. Preparing for these costs and exploring public and private health options is advisable for a smooth transition.
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