Pharmacy that sells anti-depressants (possibly in bulk)?

[chokdee777]

Hello,

I have been living in Bangkok for over a year, but am unfortunately about to run out of my anti-depressants that I have been on for many years. I am wondering where I can replenish my stock in Bangkok.

The drug that I take is Bupropion HCL. The brand name is Welbutrin in the US. It is a very common drug so I am assuming I can find it in Bangkok. The 150mg pills specifically.

Please spare me any negative comments regarding your personal opinion of the use of anti-depressants. Looking for helpful advice only. Thank you very much. Cheers.

[metisdead]

Moving to the Health forum.

[Thanyaburi Mac]

I note that WELLBUTRIN XL is listed in the Thai MIMS. Off hand, I can't tell whether or not it is a restricted drug so suggest you check your local, preferably large, pharmacy and ask.

If restricted, you'll most likely need to go to a hospital for a prescription.

Mac

[Oxx]

It's category D (Dangerous Drug), but should be available from larger pharmacies. No prescription required.

If you have problems finding it, contact the local distributor. Details at http://www.zuelligpharma.com/contact-us

[Thanyaburi Mac]

Oxx

Where'd you find that "category D" listing? If in the MIMS book, I just can't seem to locate the listing.

Mac

[Oxx]

Where'd you find that "category D" listing? If in the MIMS book, I just can't seem to locate the listing.

This page, last row of main table: http://mims.com/thailand/drug/info/wellbutrin%20xl/?type=brief

[Thanyaburi Mac]

Got it, thanks.

D = Dangerous Drug (ยาอันตราย)
A first grade pharmacist shall be on duty at the premises selling modern drugs, at all times, while the premises are open for operation. Daily purchase and sale record required.
ผู้รับอนุญาตขายยาแผนปัจจุบันทำบัญชียาอันตรายแต่ละอย่างทุกครั้ง โดยแสดงเลขที่หรืออักษรของครั้งที่ผลิต ชื่อและปริมาณยา ตลอดจนวันเดือนปีที่ขาย
เภสัชกรชั้นหนึ่งให้คำแนะนำตามสมควรเกี่ยวกับการใช้ยาอันตรายให้ปลอดภัยตามหลักวิชา และตามมารยาทแห่งวิชาชีพ

Re MIMS, a year or more ago I was pretty much locked out of the online MIMS and redirected to another www site. Strange, but happy, now that this seems to have passed.

Do wonder, tho, why the FDA Category is not shown in the hardcopy MIMS, at least my 2014 issue.

Thanks.

Mac