[phatsharpie]

I was wondering if anyone knows what's the availability and cost of Retin-A (tretinoin) gel in NZ? It's an acne medication. I checked the Pharmac schedule and it's not listed - the only tretinoin is a tablet listed as a chemotherapy drug. I checked the list of unsubsidized medication on pharmacydirect.co.nz but it doesn't list Retin-A (the list is quite short).

Thanks!
Brian

[nippa&pippa]

accord to medsafe..this retin-A is available in NZ under prescription. So cost of it is varied between chemist and whether is it suside if you got CSC (community service card)
http://www.medsafe.govt.nz/profs/datasheet/r/retinacrmgelliq.htm

[phatsharpie]

Thanks Sophia! I've forgotten to check the MedSafe website. It's nice to know it's available in NZ! Hopefully it's not too outrageously expensive.

Brian

[Questor]

It's not subsidised, and is around $50 per tube (off the top of my head) and yes, you need a prescription

Jon

[phatsharpie]

Thanks Jon! Sounds like it's not as expensive as I feared.

Brian