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Cost for Glivac - UK

Hi All,
I am new to this forum and have a quick question.

I am, non-EU national, moving with my partner (British national) to UK next month. I am on Glivac for the last 5 years and wondering if NHS will over free Glivac for me. I know it is very expensive worlwide.

Appreciate an early response.

S A

The NHS currently covers glivec treatment for cml patients.  Your specific residency/citizenship status will obviously have an impact on whether you have full access to NHS care.

If you are on high dose glivec this is more complicated as the NHS is currently looking at removing this treatment (take a look at the recent threads on this forum if you want more information on this.)

Hope this helps a little. 

Hi,

Let me be specific. I am on 400 daily dose for the last 5 years. Condition stable, had a baby 2 yesrs back where I was adviced to stop Glivec during pregnancy. I am from Pakistan, married to British national and coming to UK on settlement visa.


Will I be entitled for free NHS Glivec treatment?

Hi I am on glivec too for the past one year. I am married to a British citizen too. When I was diagnosed I was on settlement visa too but I still had access to NHS treatment! As far as I know you shouldnt have any problem. Which hospital were you trated at in Pakistan? Do you have to pay for the drugs yourself in Pakistan or is it paid by the state? If you need any help or info do not hesitate to ask! Shaz

As Shaz has indicated - as you are married to a British national, I am sure you will be able to access the NHS and therefore continue with your treatment. Take a look at the Department of Health website for more information on your rights.

Best wishes,

Sandy

I am treated at AKU. Initially paid by me then through a social body active through Novartis

Hi Shaz,

I have just arrived UK on settlement visa married to British national. I was wondering if you can help me / share some experience for Glivac treatment in UK. I am currently in Manchester.

 

 

Hello
Sorry for the late reply. I live in London. If you want to talk or need any help you can email me on maan212@yahoo.com.
Regards
Shaz