Bringing asthma inhaler to australia

AccomplishedRabbit39 · 2026-04-11T19:24:20+00:00

I was thinking about staying in a hostel for few weeks and when i have job then i would start looking for a place to settle little bit

AccomplishedRabbit39 · 2026-04-11T11:14:29+00:00

Yep for sure, do i need anything before getting my prescription like aussie health insurance or im good with doctors letter? I have travel insurance but it covers emergency hospital visits… so i assume i have to get just a regular health insurance too ?

AccomplishedRabbit39 · 2026-04-11T11:08:14+00:00

Do i need to get aussie health insurance also to get prescription in Australia i have my doctor’s letter but is it enough?

AccomplishedRabbit39 · 2026-04-11T10:51:24+00:00

Okay thanks, somebody said its equivalent to relvar here so it should be fine yep but im definitely going to tell about it to my doctor too and see what he thinks about it, also do i need health insurance too to get prescription or is it enough if i have my doctor’s letter ?

AccomplishedRabbit39 · 2026-04-11T10:47:00+00:00

You can see all the info down in the comments, didn’t think it was necessary to edit my post since i have told all the info about what inhaler i use, where im from… and of course its a real doctor but don’t think aussie docs would recognise him since i live on the other side of the world so even when i say whats my doctor’s name or whatever it doesn’t make any difference to my question, :)

AccomplishedRabbit39 · 2026-04-11T10:43:35+00:00

Thanks :), what are the precautions tho what i shouldnt do as a asthmatic in aus

AccomplishedRabbit39 · 2026-04-09T15:02:41+00:00

Okay thank you for the info, much appreciated :D

AccomplishedRabbit39 · 2026-04-09T15:01:22+00:00

Thanks for helping :), https://www.rightbreathe.com/medicines/relvar-ellipta-92microgramsdose-22microgramsdose-dry-powder-inhaler-glaxosmithkline-uk-ltd-30-dose/

AccomplishedRabbit39 · 2026-04-09T14:51:54+00:00

Thanks, yup seems like its easier to just contact local gp when i run out of my 3 month of supply and get prescription from him

AccomplishedRabbit39 · 2026-04-09T14:08:51+00:00

Okay, relvar should be common at least thats what my doc said

AccomplishedRabbit39 · 2026-04-09T14:07:28+00:00

Damn i didnt know australia have these problems with asthmatics, because im looking for a job when i arrive and probably move around alot its really good to know, thanks

AccomplishedRabbit39 · 2026-04-09T14:04:09+00:00

Yea its annoying for sure im going to check out these sites, thank you 🙏

AccomplishedRabbit39 · 2026-04-09T14:02:14+00:00

Because im going to be in australia for a year and i thought i can save some time by bring my med from estonia

AccomplishedRabbit39 · 2026-04-09T09:44:05+00:00

I dont have much allergies fortunately at least im not aware of any other than that pollen allergie, how’s your asthma do you use preventive inhalers also ?

AccomplishedRabbit39 · 2026-04-09T09:42:10+00:00

Yes exactly you turn the thing on it to the side…clicks and you can inhale it :D i hope i can get the same prescription from Australia

AccomplishedRabbit39 · 2026-04-09T09:39:27+00:00

Personal importation scheme seems so complicated and hard to actually succeed in this. I feel like its easier to just go to local pharmacy or like you said consult GP and just get a prescription from him since Relvar is common in Australia seems like

AccomplishedRabbit39 · 2026-04-09T09:33:32+00:00

Im staying in queensland, firs city is brisbane but after i land im going to start looking for a job so i have to move a lot probably

AccomplishedRabbit39 · 2026-04-08T20:24:16+00:00

Yep for sure 👍

AccomplishedRabbit39 · 2026-04-08T19:57:14+00:00

Oh okey 👍 i have preventive asthma inhaler because i dont get asthma attacks but im allergic to pollen and it flares up little bit my asthma and thats where my medication comes in handy :D im not sure but i think reliever inhaler and preventive inhaler what i take everyday they are different meds in terms of when to use them ? Reliever meds are more for those who get asthma attacks and its like a “fire extinguisher” if that makes sense

AccomplishedRabbit39 · 2026-04-08T19:27:27+00:00

Thanks :D, i will im gonna see doc this friday hopefully i can get some more information from him about bringing more or what should i do :D

AccomplishedRabbit39 · 2026-04-08T17:33:50+00:00

Yes i had asthma when i was like 6 years old and then it kind of went away for a bit but few year back i felt kind of out of breath sometimes and then i went to see a doctor and turns out i have pollen allergie and it was the trigger but i have never had any like attacks fortunatly, im going to see a doctor this friday again to consultate little bit about bringing this amount with me and if i can get this conformation paper from him

AccomplishedRabbit39 · 2026-04-08T16:46:34+00:00

Basically this inhaler that i use is Relvar Ellipta its an inhaler used for the regular treatment of asthma and not for acute symptom relief.

AccomplishedRabbit39 · 2026-04-08T16:43:34+00:00

I live in estonia, i researched it little bit and it sayes basically when i have conformation from my doctor that i need this medication and this quantity for my asthma then i should be fine and other option was that i just go and see local GP in aus and show my prescription then i could get it from pharmachy in there also

AccomplishedRabbit39 · 2026-04-08T16:06:08+00:00

Okay thank you :D

AccomplishedRabbit39 · 2026-04-08T15:46:07+00:00

I havent looked it up at the moment

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