Running Low on Medication for a Chronic Condition Overview Running out of your medication is a major concern – particularly if you have a chronic condition and you work overseas. It makes sense to ensure you have sufficient supplies before travelling, particularly as pharmaceutical stocks vary widely around the world. However, if you forget, lose or run out of your prescription, International SOS can often help. This case study illustrates how we were able to help a member working abroad. Services: International SOS membership Location: Bahrain Problem John Pellegrini*, an engineer working on contract in Bahrain, needed daily medication to prevent the formation of kidney stones. Realising that he only had a week’s supply left, he went to a local doctor who informed him that the medicine w

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