Are common prescription medications available in Uruguay?
When we asked expats in Uruguay if common prescription medications are available in Uruguay, they wrote...
"I was a medical transcriptionist in my former life, so I pretty well know what I need to doctor myself. Here, you can get whatever you need if you know the generic drug name and can write it down. No prescription needed. Ex: I have fibromyalgia and occasionally use a muscle relaxer. I go ask for Flogene or Diclofenac, and done. Cost is about $10 for 30 tabs," mentioned another expat when asked about moving to Punta del Diablo, Uruguay.
"Most common prescriptions medicines are available, some under different names. You are able to purchase most medicines without a prescription at the local pharmacy. The prices are very reasonable and not nearly as expensive as the States. There are also Homepathic pharmacies readily available for the alternative seeking individual or family," commented one expat who made the move to Paysandu, Uruguay.
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