As the subject says, is it available in Thailand and if so, do I need a prescription for it?

I have been on one antidepressnat on and off for years but the pills I have are past expiry (I think) and it has one nasty side effect which I don't like at all. I went to see my doctor in Canada today and asked for Bupropion but he gave me prescription for Sipralex. I did a quick research on it and its in the same class of SSRI and so has the same side effects as other drugs in this category. I am not taking it.

If it's available, I would most likely get a script for it in Thailand so I can take it back with me when I travel. Just want to know if it's available.

Search in MIMS (Thailand) shows that is available in Thailand under the names Quomem and Wellbutrin.

You would need a prescription.

What's up. Any news in generic Buproprion, especially in CM, but any quality source appreciated.

 

Also, what is the cost these days for Quomem?

There is no generic in Thailand.

 

 

I don't know cost of Quomem but it will be very expensive, brand name imports always are.

Quomem, the brand name of Wellbutrin in Thailand produced by GSK (aka not generic), is available without prescription but sold only at pharmacies.  I’ve purchased Quomem at a pharmacy in the Bangkok Airport (one of the big chains) and from a number of smaller local pharmacies in Phuket (but some had to order it).  Paid between 2500-3000 Baht for 30 150mg pills (3000 was from the pharmacy in Bangkok airport).  I usually stock up because brand name Wellbutrin (made by GSK) in the US costs $1,200 for 30 pills, and many insurance companies only pay for generic. 

They got Wellbutrin at the large hospitals afaik.