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maikelemke · #Pharma

Getting an SSRI prescription in Shanghai

Moving to Shanghai for a new job and need to know if I can get my current prescription (escitalopram) filled there with my health insurance, or should I stock up beforehand?

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monika · 2mos

Navigating healthcare in a new country can be tricky. Your best bet is to contact your insurance provider before you move. They should be able to tell you which pharmacies in Shanghai are in their network and whether they cover escitalopram. Getting that sorted out ahead of time will save you a lot of headache once you're settled. Bringing a sufficient supply for the initial settling-in period is also a smart precaution.

maikelemke · 2mos · OP

That's excellent advice, thanks! I hadn't thought about contacting my insurance beforehand – I was so focused on the logistics of the move itself. Bringing a supply makes a lot of sense too. It'll definitely reduce stress during the initial adjustment period.

anetteheiz… · #Coordinates

Airplane Parking? Or...what's that?

Those numbers look like coordinates. Maybe some kind of geotagging?

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jeannineseger · 2mos

Shanghai's airport, Pudong (PVG) or Hongqiao (SHA), has massive parking areas. Those numbers though... yeah, probably coordinates. Maybe a flight tracking app or something? Could be anything really. They're not showing you where to park your airplane, I hope. Unless you're expecting to just roll up in your own private jet. Then, well, different story entirely.

anetteheizmann · 2mos · OP

Ha! Yeah, I figured it wasn't my airplane parking. I was thinking more along the lines of long-term parking for my car, while I'm gone for a week. Those coordinates threw me, though. Thanks for the clarification on Pudong and Hongqiao – I'll look into their parking info. Guess I should've been more specific. My bad!