On 2/26/2011 4:49 PM, Hoges in WA wrote:
> On 27/02/2011 5:05 AM, Kent wrote:
>> "Hoges in > wrote in message
>> pond.com...
>>> Would someone be kind enough to tell me what the following cost in
>>> the US
>>> 1. Diabex 500
>>> 2. Coplavix 75/100
>>> 3. Caduet 5/80
>>>
>>> Also, do you need a scrip to buy them in the US or can you get them over
>>> the counter?
>>>
>>> I've tried googling but get heaps of commentary but no hard data.
>>>
>>> Obviously, as in all these cases, I'm asking for a friend.
>>>
>>> Ah, who cares. it's tubby old me that needs to know.
>>>
>>> I'm trying to work out if it's worth bringing the maximum 6 months'
>>> supply
>>> with me or not.
>>>
>>> thanks
>>>
>>> Hoges in WA (as in Western Australia, not Washington. But soon to be
>>> Hoges in Fla. as in Florida)
>>>
>>>
>> All Perscription and some OTC drugs cost substantially more in the US
>> than
>> anywhere in the world, frequently by a factor of three to one. Make sure
>> what you're bringing will pass US Customs. Rarely they may not allow
>> something and that would be a horror for you.
>>
>> Have a great trip. I've never met an Aussie that wasn't a friend almost
>> immediately.
>>
>> Kent
> Thanks. So much to organise. We've got our house mostly cleaned out and
> rented from 12th March. Got the US Visas (gave us 5-year ones). Got most
> of the packing done.
> Haven't booked the airline yet - punting on it being cheaper closer to
> the day. Then it's LA for a camper van and over the bottom to Miami.
> Hoges in WA

You taking Interstate 10 to Florida? You will go right by where I live,
stop by and I'll make some coffee. My email isn't munged. I worked with
Ozzies in Saudi, most were nice people.