It all depends on how long she will be away from the UK - permanently, or seasonally. She should make sure that she leaves the UK with as much medication as can be prescribed .. say at least 6 months' worth. She may have to return to the UK as a temporary patient to get 'top ups', or she might have to investigate a special insurance policy.

Turkey is not (yet!) a member of the EC, so she cannot be treated on a reciprocal basis.

Well done for thinking ahead so clearly because it will take time to sort out a working solution.

Many of the medicines prescribed in the UK are available from the chemists (Eczane) in Turkey.

I suggest that on your friend's next visit she takes a list of required medicines to a chemist to check if they are available here.

There are private hospitals which should be able to carry out check-ups. Again visit them before hand and find out if they can carry out the check ups.

Failing that that do as Alsacienne suggests.

Thank you both so much. Thats the lines I thought along too. She should be in Marmaris for 8 months of the year, so at least it would only mean 1 flight home for a repeat prescription, thats if she cant buy it over the counter.

Thanks again,

Mary x

As Apollo 11 said you can buy most Medication over the Counter in Turkey.Also you do not need a presciption for most of it.It would be wise to check beforehand.A Full Health check costs around 110 GBP's but you can specify a particular check and you will be charged only for that.A visit to the local State Doctor will set you back around 5 GBP's.

Ian

Thank you Rik, that is all very useful information. I have spoken to my friend today.

Makes me tempted to come with her .

Mary x