Uruguay
Are common prescription medications available in Uruguay?
When we asked expats in Uruguay if common prescription medications are available in Uruguay, they wrote...
"Everything I took in the States is available here just not always in the same dosages. All are over the counter and without a prescription, but a prescription will get you a nice discount. All are equal or less than what I paid in the US in co-pay but without the cost of the prescription plan," explained one expat living in Punta del Este, Uruguay.
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"Yes, common prescription medications are available in Uruguay. Most medications can be purchased at pharmacies without a prescription, although some require a prescription from a doctor. The Uruguayan government also provides free medications to those who cannot afford them. In addition, many international pharmaceutical companies have offices in Uruguay, making it easy to access medications from abroad," said another expat in Uruguay.
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Joshua Wood, LPC is one of the Founders of Digital Nomad Exchange and serves as Co-President of Expat Exchange. Prior to Expat Exchange and Digital Nomad Exchange, Joshua worked for NBC Cable (MSNBC and CNBC
Primetime). Joshua has a BA from Syracuse and a Master's in Clinical and Counseling Psychology from Fairleigh Dickinson University. Mr. Wood is also a licensed counselor and psychotherapist.
Some of Joshua's articles include Pros and Cons of Living in Portugal, 10 Best Places to Live in Ireland and Pros and Cons of Living in Uruguay. Connect with Joshua on LinkedIn.
