22 Sep 2016 11:15 AM:

Thanks all for you advice.

I have just found 'Health Care in Spain' NHS web site which seems to say that we can use the EHIC provided that we get a "EU cross border prescription" from our doctor before we travel.

I have sent them the same question as in my original post, so I will see what then have to say when they reply (within 20 days!).

Thanks again

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22 Sep 2016 9:36 AM:

Hi,

From next year we plan to move to Spain for 5 months of each year. My wife is type 1 diabetic & insulin dependent & she will be 58 next year.　

How can she get insulin in Spain & what will it cost? Is it correct that she has to get a SIP card? And is that one visit to a local doctor or monthly visits?

Thanks for any advice or help that you can offer.

Mike & Ellen

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