Are common prescription medications available in Colombia?

"yes and no...I took Nexium in the US for many years. Here, I can only get the generic . but, it seems to work just as well. prescriptions or "formulas" as they are known here, are a joke, any pharmacy will sell you whatever you need as long as you have the money. Lots of the popular brand meds are not available here, such as Tums, Tylenol, but the local replacements once again, work well. meds are definitely not expensive.. My generic Nexium costs me 9.100 Colombian pesos a month...about $4.50 US," mentioned another expat when asked about moving to Colombia.

"Yes, common prescription medications are available in Colombia. Most medications can be purchased at pharmacies without a prescription, although some require a prescription from a doctor. Prices for medications in Colombia are generally lower than in other countries, making them more accessible to the general public. Additionally, the Colombian government provides subsidies for certain medications, making them even more affordable," commented one expat who made the move to Colombia.

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