I've just about recovered from a very nasty chest infection. Saw the GP 3 times over 3 weeks (sounds like overkill, but it was truly awful). I'm grateful there's a little stretch room in the family finances to cover rhose NZD50 appointments. But what really galled was the $5 charge per script (total over the 3 weeks: $25). I can totally …
I've just about recovered from a very nasty chest infection. Saw the GP 3 times over 3 weeks (sounds like overkill, but it was truly awful). I'm grateful there's a little stretch room in the family finances to cover rhose NZD50 appointments. But what really galled was the $5 charge per script (total over the 3 weeks: $25). I can totally see that folks living pay check to pay check wouldn't go to the GP and/or fill their script (at least at the local pharmacy...).
I've just about recovered from a very nasty chest infection. Saw the GP 3 times over 3 weeks (sounds like overkill, but it was truly awful). I'm grateful there's a little stretch room in the family finances to cover rhose NZD50 appointments. But what really galled was the $5 charge per script (total over the 3 weeks: $25). I can totally see that folks living pay check to pay check wouldn't go to the GP and/or fill their script (at least at the local pharmacy...).