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Originally Posted by Henbaka
Oh ok, seems logical enough. Is it smooth enough to get to see a doctor for that reason, I mean not a long wait-time etc? What about the cost?
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Yes. Japan does not have long waits for care. Unless it`s something very specialty, just go to a regular doctor`s office - there are tons.
The only significant fee I can think of is the first visit fee that most everywhere charges. (2000 yen or so) The actual writing of the prescription will hardly cost anything, if they decide to charge you at all for it.
As for the cost of the medication, it will really depend upon what it is. The cost will not be reduced by insurance (unless you`re here long term and enter the national health plan), but in general the regular set fees for medications are pretty low to begin with. (Particularly when compared to the US *cough cough*)