The next time we need to refill we should be in Mexico and buying even cheaper drugs.
For those new to the blog, we've already discussed finding a knowledgeable doctor-cruiser, what we put into our offshore medical kit including a prescription list, and which vaccinations I was given.
We just had that exact conversation about waiting a bit longer due to the expiry date. Unfortunately we do not have a health plan which will help us to pay for them. :(
ReplyDeleteMike
Well, if I understand your plan correctly you won't be anywhere super remote for a while. I think delaying is a very reasonable option for now. - Livia
ReplyDeleteI have always wondered about those expiration dates... especially for pills. If they're kept dry, it seems like they'd last a long time - it's not like they are going to oxidize or something.
ReplyDeletebob
I just received a tip from friends cruising in the Caribbean. They said that pills often get all stuck together, especially gel-type capsules, and even ones in what appears to be a tightly-sealed containers. They recommended bringing along extra desiccant packs and if possible, obtaining some medicines in blister packs.
ReplyDelete@Bob - My (unprof) understanding is that the antibiotics and things suspended in lotions or liquids really don't go much beyond the shelf life but that things like pain meds do.
ReplyDelete@Mike - Interesting, must be the heat! I will keep that in mind when we re-stock in Mexico.