Do you need a prescription in Costa Rica?
Do you need a prescription in Costa Rica?
One thing that may shock most people is that people do not need a prescription for many drugs that you would in North America. Only if someone is looking for antibiotics, narcotics, or psychotropic drugs will they even need a prescription. For these reason, the Costa Rican culture tends to self medicate…
What kind of pharmacies are there in Costa Rica?
Pharmacies in Costa Rica are known as farmacias. They are scattered all over the country. They are all very well stocked and offer a variety of products other than over the counter drugs such as baby formula, deodorant, shampoos, vitamins, diapers etc Many of the drugs sold are generic brand.
Can you bring baby aspirin into Costa Rica?
Will there be a fuss about bringing 14 identical small baggies with the same 10 pills in each with no label (example – assorted vitamines, baby aspirin, fiber tabs, co-enzyme Q, ibuprofen, etc) into the country? Most are taken on MD’s recommendations.
Are there any countries where opiates are OTC?
Well, as we said before, there are countries where opiates are otc, but there are also countries where they have the strictest drug laws in the world, and you can find this information on our list of countries with the toughest drug laws in the world.
Can you take over the counter medications in Costa Rica?
1. Re: Over The Counter (OTC) Medications I wouldn’t recommend taking unlabeled baggies of pills anywhere when traveling internationally. I’ve never had more than a cursory glance at the screen by the CR customs officer working the x-ray machine. I suppose it depends on who is working at the time.
Pharmacies in Costa Rica are known as farmacias. They are scattered all over the country. They are all very well stocked and offer a variety of products other than over the counter drugs such as baby formula, deodorant, shampoos, vitamins, diapers etc Many of the drugs sold are generic brand.
Can you get birth control in Costa Rica without a prescription?
If your symptoms are severe or it is an emergency, you will need to see a doctor or go to an emergency room. Many medications that require a prescription in the United States can be bought over-the-counter in Costa Rica. Blood pressure medicine, sleeping pills, antidepressants, and birth control pills can all be obtained without a prescription.
Will there be a fuss about bringing 14 identical small baggies with the same 10 pills in each with no label (example – assorted vitamines, baby aspirin, fiber tabs, co-enzyme Q, ibuprofen, etc) into the country? Most are taken on MD’s recommendations.