Argentina
Are common prescription medications available in Argentina?
When we asked expats in Argentina if common prescription medications are available in Argentina, they wrote...
"Most items are not prescription so it makes getting med pretty easy. Only controlled substances require prescriptions. There are many pharmacies to choose from and you will find a substantial saving from the US. There are also many generic options to choose from," wrote a member who made the move to Buenos Aires, Argentina.
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"Yes including many over the counter that are not available without a prescription in the USA, e.g. penicillin. I would say the Argentine prescriptions are about the same in price," explained one expat living in Mendoza, Argentina.
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Are common prescription medications available in Argentina?
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