Medication and Pharmacies

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9 years ago

I take a prescription medication for a thyroid condition. I wondering if I need a prescription for these meds. The meds are common and non illicit. And if I do need a prescription, how easy is it to get or find a doctor. Also are meds far cheaper in Colombia?

Any advice will be helpful. I just need general info or tips; nothing specific to my condition or meds (unless you have a thyroid disorder too we can commiserate!).

Thanks
mmi

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OsageArcher Colombia Expert

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9 years ago

In general medications are cheaper, but not all!聽 You also may not need a prescription, many medicines are available over the counter at a farmacia.聽 But without knowing your exact medicines no one can tell you if you need a prescription or not.

Here's some links that may help, this first a company offering home delivery in major Colombian cities:

A page showing how to get the prices for meds from this same company:

A newspaper article listing some medicines that may not be publicly available:

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Guest3204 Guest

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9 years ago

Thank you. This was helpful and I think I found what I need.
mmi

Texas Bred Active member

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9 years ago

I too have thyroid problems.聽 I was able to find a Doctor who speaks english and also monitors my blood pressure.聽 The total three medications for blood pressure and thyroid cost me around $ 12,000 COP per month.聽 The Doctor gives me four months of prescriptions before i have to go back to see the Doctor for monitoring.