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Pharmacies/prescriptions

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Hello all,

I am moving to Chiang Mai in May and I have a few questions regarding pharmacies, prescriptions, etc. The first one being: are there pharmacies in Thailand (Chiang Mai) that accept American prescriptions? If I have a prescription from an American doctor (an ongoing prescription) will I be able to fill it at a Thai pharmacy and will the prescription be of the same quality as here in the States?

Please let me know if you have any experience with this!

Thanks! I really appreciate it. :o

It works a little bit differently over here.

To get the best advice you should say which drugs you need.

Cheers

Hello all,

I am moving to Chiang Mai in May and I have a few questions regarding pharmacies, prescriptions, etc. The first one being: are there pharmacies in Thailand (Chiang Mai) that accept American prescriptions? If I have a prescription from an American doctor (an ongoing prescription) will I be able to fill it at a Thai pharmacy and will the prescription be of the same quality as here in the States?

Please let me know if you have any experience with this!

Thanks! I really appreciate it. :o

Most prescription drugs are available otc in Thailand, except for any narcotic type, like pain killers, etc.

My advice would be to visit a doctor in Chiang Mai, especially if you are moving there. Many are US trained and most speak good English.

The visit is certainly quite affordable and farangs will go to the front of the line... no waiting.

I'd suggest using a hospital pharmacy. You can be sure that you're getting legit pills.

But bring your scripts to show the doctor anyway.

When you get settled, there are fantastic traditional Thai and Chinese medicine shops in the big market. But English may be a problem, so find a practioner first. You may be very happy. I switched from Toprol and Linisopril to herbs, and my BP is fine.

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