i need help with medical issues

[marciae]

evening everyone,i am getting to the end of my tether now!!
i moved to spain the first week in may,and had to set about claiming my medical care and registering with a doctor
as i am a pensioner,i have come fully equiped with my E121,i have taken them to the village where i live near orihuela.
only to be told,i need to take them to the SUMA offices in orihuella,for the SECOND TIME!!!
where i get told i need to take the deeds of my house,and proof that i am a resident of where i live,
so i duly done that,and now have been informed i have to apply for residency...............and to go on the first of august
meanwhile i have hired a translator ,lawyer to help out
my biggest problem is getting my medication,so far i have been lucky,as i have taken my european health insurance card to my local pharmacy,and asked if i can buy my medication,.........twice they have allowed me to purchase my medication at a cost of 35 euros,,is this how i am expected to carry on??also will any other chemist allow me to buy my medication with the production of my eu health card?until this whole mess is sorted,
i would be pleased of any advice
regards to all marcia

[marciae]

me again i forgot to add..........i have to apply for residencia now

[mdwilliams]

Remember to keep the boxes that the medication came in and get the pharmacy to stamp them as when you become a resident and have a doctor he will be able to give you percriptions so you will be able to get your money back, depending on what the medication is you may just be able to buy it over the counter.
Best regards,
Matthew

[WendyH]

I applied for my Residencia (before they did away with the residencia card). The stamped form I had back was sufficient for SIP purposes. I took that form plus my NIE (and padron for good measure, plus my passport) to Orihuela. They in turn gave me another receipted paper to take to my Salud who will issue me with a SIP card (if I ever get there!). The queue at Orihuela wasn't too bad but be sure you go to the right building or you'll be queuing for nothing.