Grecia, Costa Rica
Are common prescription medications available in Grecia?
When we asked expats in Grecia if common prescription medications are available in Grecia, they wrote...
"Yes, common prescription medications are available in Grecia. Most pharmacies in the area carry a wide variety of medications, including those used to treat common ailments such as colds, allergies, and infections. Many of the medications available are generic versions of brand-name drugs, which are often cheaper than their brand-name counterparts. Additionally, some pharmacies offer special discounts for seniors and people with disabilities," remarked another expat in Grecia, Costa Rica.
"For most meds, you can simply see the pharmacist. I get most of my refills by simply asking for them. They are not expensive but they are not cheap -- one b.p. drug I take cost about $1/pill; another drug is $2/pill. When I came here, I had been on two narcotic pain meds for 13 years. It was impossible to find Vicodin in Costa Rica and very difficult to regularly find MS contin (and then only as an injection). My doc switched me to Oxycontin which I hated, so I decided to detox and get off the pain meds -- because I am no longer working, I find that I can handle my chronic pain issues with other drugs and yoga. But be forewarned about narcotic meds if you feel you need them here," said a member in Grecia, Costa Rica.
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