Malaysia
Are common prescription medications available in Malaysia?
When we asked expats in Malaysia if common prescription medications are available in Malaysia, they wrote...
"Prescriptions are available through clinics, hospitals and pharmacies. Cost are low compared to U.S. We needed an antihistamine similar to U.S. prescription formula. We took it to a local pharmacy that said they didn't carry that brand, but compared ingredients and provide a local version--no prescription needed for that one," commented one expat who made the move to Georgetown, Malaysia.
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"Yes, common prescription medications are available in Malaysia. These medications are typically dispensed by pharmacies and are regulated by the Malaysian Ministry of Health. Generally, these medications are available in both generic and brand name forms. In addition, many pharmacies offer online ordering and delivery services for prescription medications," remarked another expat in Malaysia.
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Are common prescription medications available in Malaysia?
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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
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.
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