​​​​​​​What Medicines Can You Buy in Mexico?

A pharmacy in Mexico offers consumers a wide range of medications and parapharmaceuticals. Parapharmaceuticals serve to promote health as well as general well-being and are divided into categories:

• Disinfectants and antiseptics;
• Medical devices;
• Baby care products (diapers, wipes, nipples, bottles);
• Baby formula;
• Personal Care Products for all skin types;
• Personal Care Products (soaps, shampoos, toothpaste, feminine products);
• Optics;
• Orthopedics.

Mexican medicine focuses on helping its customers as quickly as possible. In case you have health problems, you can immediately go to the pharmacy, where there are specialists, who will be able to consult and, if necessary, write out a prescription.

Please note that you can use the help of a doctor from the pharmacy only in uncomplicated situations such as:

• hyperthermia;
• signs of a respiratory viral infection;
• superficial injuries;
• mild poisoning.

If you do not know what kind of doctor you need, first contact your pharmacy doctor, he can refer you to the prescription.

What are the popular drugs you can buy in Mexico?

Foremost, all medications you buy while in Mexico must be declared at the border. If drugs or strong drugs are detected in large quantities, the latter may be confiscated, subject to fines, or the carrier may be arrested at customs. Please note that in the United States you can purchase only prescription medicines, but in Mexico you can simply buy them. The only requirement for prescription drugs in Mexico is the presence of the original packaging, information on the medication and the pharmacist who wrote the prescription.

Some of the most common medications that are sold by prescription include:

1. Anabolic agents

Somatotropin;

Alfastan;

Anavar;

Winstrol;

Somatrop.

2. Supplement and medications for regulation of sexual function

Sildenafil-based medications (Viagra);

Levonorgestrel-ethinylestradiol.

Some of the most popular over-the-counter medications sold at a Mexican pharmacy include:

Valium;

Farmapram 1 mg/2 mg (Alprazolam);

Tylex;

Ritalin.

3. Antimicrobials

Amoxicillin (Gimalxina);

Ciprofloxacin (Kenzoflex);

Ampicillin;

Penicillin;

Doxycycline;

Clarithromycin.

4. Painkillers

Tramadol 100 mg;

Fentanyl;

Vicodin;

Acetaminophen;

Oxycodone hydrochloride;

Acetaminophen with codeine.

Many pharmacies in Mexico offer substantial discounts on all products, especially if you buy in bulk. Delivery services are not free, but if you cooperate with friends or relatives, you can save a lot.

The price list of Mexican pharmacies shows only the approximate cost of products. The price of the same product is different for two different people, because the insurance situation weighs a lot.

For example, the price for Trulicity in Mexico is $930.88, but the final cost ultimately depends on the insurance plan.

Why is the cost of prescriptions in Mexico small?

Prescription drug prices are strictly controlled in Mexico, so no increases are allowed. Also, you can purchase prescription medications in Mexico without having a prescription. 

Likewise, you can make returns in the United States of America. Because of this, many people cross the Mexican border to buy discounted medications. In some cases, you can save about 80% on Mexican medications. This is especially good for those who do not have insurance that covers prescription drugs.

Note, however, that you can only return medications that are not on the list of controlled drugs. Many Mexican pharmacies offer significant discounts on prescription drugs if you buy them in large quantities. 

What medications can I buy at a Mexican pharmacy without a prescription?

You can find many medications here that you don't need a prescription to buy. For example, sedatives (Ativan, Valium, Rivotril, Xanax, Diazepam), painkillers (Voltaren, Tylenol 3). Individuals suffering from movement disorders and hyperactivity syndrome can be treated with Adderall or Ritalin.

There is also a wide range of slimming agents and muscle relaxants like Soma, Flexeril, which can also be purchased without a prescription. 

Why isn't self-medication recommended?

Self-medication is the use of medications based on subjective criteria, without prior examination, a diagnostic search, and consultation with a specialist. Nowadays, many people tend to self-medicate, which causes additional problems and risks. If they choose the wrong dose, they cause irreparable harm to their body.