Argentina
Are common prescription medications available in Argentina?
When we asked expats in Argentina if common prescription medications are available in Argentina, they wrote...
"Yes, common prescription medications are available in Argentina. Most medications are available over the counter at pharmacies, although some require a prescription from a doctor. The medications available in Argentina are generally the same as those available in other countries, although some may be sold under different brand names. In addition, some medications may not be available in Argentina, so it is important to check with a doctor or pharmacist before travelling," remarked another expat in Argentina.
"Common Rx may not be available all the time. The government restricts imports severely, and there are times when certain prescriptions are simply not in the pharmacies. This has happened repeatedly and affects, for example, heart and cancer medications. Cost is about the same as in the U.S. I know an Argentine cancer patient who at one point had to go all over town to numerous pharmacies in search of a medication and could not get it for weeks," said a member in Mendoza, Argentina.
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Joshua Wood, LPC joined Expat Exchange in 2000 and serves as one of its Co-Presidents. He is also one of the Founders of Digital Nomad Exchange. Prior to Expat Exchange, Joshua worked for NBC Cable (MSNBC and CNBC
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