Are common prescription medications available in Saudi Arabia?
When we asked expats in Saudi Arabia if common prescription medications are available in Saudi Arabia, they wrote...
"Yes, common prescription medications are available in Saudi Arabia. Most medications can be obtained from pharmacies, although some may require a prescription from a doctor. The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) regulates the availability of medications in the country, and all medications must be approved by the SFDA before they can be sold. Additionally, some medications may be subject to additional restrictions, such as age or gender restrictions," explained one expat living in Saudi Arabia.
"You can get anything at any corner pharmacy without any prescription. the exception are birth control pills or homonal replacement therapy. They are cheap," said another in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
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