Pharmacy question
I leave for Zihua in two days and am scrambling to get a prescription for some antibiotics for a recurring infection before I leave. I've contacted my own Dr. here at home for a refill and haven't heard back from him yet. I know that new laws were supposed to be implemented last year to crack down on Mexican pharmacies selling antibiotics and other meds without a prescription. Do you think it would be possible to get them at a pharmacy in Zihua w/out a prescription refill? If so, could someone please recommend a pharmacy?
Thanks.
Pharmacy question
The pharmacys here require a prescription, but there is usually a doctor near by that will write one for you at a very moderate price.
Pharmacy question
by ZihuaRob 
, Zihuatanejo, México, Tuesday, February 15, 2011, 11:49 (5687 days ago) @ jr
Joa, your reply surprises me, but perhaps I'm just reading it wrong. It sounds like you are suggesting that people bribe doctors to acquire prescription pharmaceuticals, and I find that a very unethical recommendation.
If 1deltagirl has a medical condition requiring prescription medication that she is unable to get in time for her vacation, then yes, she should go to a local doctor who may or may not write her a prescription for the medication she currently uses. That is up to the doctor.
Pharmacy question
I was just saying that it is very easy to access a doctor´s care here, and IF she needs a prescription for antibiotics she should be able to get one from a local doctor.
Pharmacy question
by ZihuaRob , Zihuatanejo, México, Tuesday, February 15, 2011, 12:55 (5687 days ago) @ jr
Thanks for the clarification. That's what I was hoping you were saying. 
Pharmacy question
by Ernesto , Troncones, Tuesday, February 15, 2011, 12:22 (5687 days ago) @ ZihuaRob
I don't see that as a bribe. in Pantla the Dr will see You for 25 pesos , if You need a prescription He will write one.He would like You to fill it at His Pharmacy!
Pharmacy question
Thank you for the information. Problem is solved. Just got call from Dr. and prescription has been refilled. 
2 more days till my toes can wiggle in warm sand...ahhhhh
Pharmacy question...True Story..ask VanTony
The Abuelita (Little Grandmother) went into a Farmacia on Nicholas Bravo Street.
She asked the pharmacist: "Do you sell V***ra here?"
The pharmacist answered: "Yes we do, and we sell Cia**s as well."
"Can you get it over the counter?"
"Perhaps yes, if I take two."
![[image]](http://farm1.static.flickr.com/133/348382145_cf2cab050a.jpg)
Pharmacy question
by Cluttrbustr , Troncones, MX, Thursday, February 17, 2011, 18:29 (5685 days ago) @ jr
really?? i got a bottle of cipro 2 weeks ago at a farmacia on benito juarez without an rx.
Pharmacy question
by ZihuaRob , Zihuatanejo, México, Thursday, February 17, 2011, 18:41 (5685 days ago) @ Cluttrbustr
Well, old habits may be hard to break, but you both broke the law.
Pharmacy question
Had this happen three weeks ago with my family. An antibiotic was needed and we did not have a prescription. Went to the first pharmacy and they would not sell it. Went to a second and they sold the antibiotic. Understand the new law but not sure it is being equally followed at all locations.
Walt
Dr Grayeb=
by Gringo Viejo , Kansas/Zihuatanejo, Friday, February 18, 2011, 15:42 (5684 days ago) @ 1deltagirl
wukk wrute a rx after examination or looking your rx bottle. Very competent. Knows how to presecribe MX version of US medicenes. Go t Kyoto Plaza and take N exit off roudabout (East exit goes to Cmmmerical, south exit to La Ropa, West esit to El Centro. After exiting to two locks and turn right onto side strett-his office has a very visible sign down about 150 (30 meters for Far Northerners).
