The private medical prescription is an increasingly used alternative to avoid endless lines in the waiting room., and be able to access treatment more quickly.
While Social Security offers extensive coverage of free medical services, it can take weeks or even months to offer an appointment.This is why many people opt for medical care in the private sector.
In this article you will learn what a private medical prescription is, and how to use it to get the most out of it.
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What will you find in this article?- What is private medical prescription, and what does its use entail?
- Is it possible to receive the medication at no cost?
- Use insurance with full coverage, or pharmaceutical co-payment
- Request your medication through private healthcare
- Can I use the private medical prescription at the pharmacy?
- How to request organized medication with a private prescription?
What is private medical prescription, and what does its use entail?
Medical prescription, whether in the public or private sphere, is a document that certifies the prescription of a drug, by an authorized physician, to treat a health condition.
This can be issued by a health worker from the public health system, an independent professional, or an authorized worker hired by a clinic or mutual insurance company.
In any case,Only a registered doctor can prescribe a private medical prescription, where the following information is included in detail:
- Electronic Verification Code (CVE)
- Name of prescribed medication
- Dosage, route of administration, and treatment to follow
- Name and signature of the doctor issuing the prescription
- Issue date
Unlike prescriptions issued by the public system, Private medical prescriptions do not have state co-payment or subsidies, so the patient must pay the full cost of the treatment.
Is it possible to receive the medication at no cost?
The price of a private medical prescription may vary depending on the clinic or medical center in which it was issued, and the medications prescribed. Broadly speaking, it allows us to speed up the evaluation and diagnosis processes, but it represents a considerable extra cost for our treatment. Â
This means that you will have to assume the full cost of your medication. This is why we recommend always checking if the treatment is covered by Social Security, before dispensing the medication at the pharmacy.Â
To avoid situations of pharmaceutical poverty, There are currently two ways to receive your prescribed medical plan cheaply, and even for free.
Use insurance with full coverage, or pharmaceutical co-payment
Various mutual insurance companies offer private insurance with private co-payment. That is, a system in which, as an entity,Your medical center agrees to partially pay for the medication for private prescriptions. This option is not as affordable, but it can save you more than a scare when going to the pharmacy.
Another option that many people consider is full insurance, where the total cost of the medication is covered, in exchange for a much higher monthly fee.
Request your medication through private healthcare
This is the most popular method and it is also the most complex, but, without a doubt, your pocketbook will thank you. It consists of going to your CAP to request the same treatment that you already have prescribed in your private medical prescription.
A priori, automatically validating a private prescription with a public one would be ideal. However, this would compromise the judgment of your general practitioner in the public health system, since he would be basing it on the results and conclusions of another professional, without having access to them.
The best thing is to go to the doctor or specialist with our entire medical history, including x-rays, analysis and diagnosis. In this way, the healthcare provider will be able to quickly identify your situation, and confirm the private medical prescription, or prescribe another treatment.
Can I use the private medical prescription at the pharmacy?
Not all pharmacies accept private prescription systems, so We advise you to call before making any trip, and check availability with the pharmacist.
In the same way, SPD services or Personalized Dosing Systems They are usually made, for the most part, through Social Security prescriptions.
One of the great advantages of public medication prescription is how widespread its administrative management is connected between the different municipalities of the State. For this reason, it has become the favorite format of Spanish pharmacists.
If you take medication daily, or follow a long-term treatment, we advise you to consult with your family doctor if it can be subsidized by the State.
How to request organized medication with a private prescription?
Whether you have a private or public medical prescription, You can request the SPD service to receive your medication organized at your doorstep.
At IMA Health we work with pharmacies throughout Spain that accept prescriptions for public and private medication. This way, you can ensure that you receive your medical treatment on time, organized by a professional, and without queuing at the pharmacy.
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