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Old Mar 24th 2015 | 11:41 pm
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I am struggling to find a pharmacy that sells estrogen pill over the counter without having to go and register with a doctor, am looking in the calahonda area
 
Old Mar 25th 2015 | 12:06 am
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I doubt that this would be available anywhere over the counter, nor should it be.
It is necessary to visit a GP about this sort of medication
 
Old Mar 25th 2015 | 12:11 am
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I thought that this was a prescription only medication in the EU so you probably will not find a pharmacy that will sell it to you.

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Recently saw a list of drugs which were available to buy
Very surprised to see antibiotics available over the counter, no prescription
 
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Recently saw a list of drugs which were available to buy
Very surprised to see antibiotics available over the counter, no prescription
That was stopped years ago. Any pharmacy doing this is acting illegally

For the contraceptive pill, it depends on the pharmacy you go to (apparently) whether you need a prescription or not
 
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Thanks Cricketman. Seemed odd to me
 
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I have found that if I go to the Pharmacy with an old empty prescription packet, they will sell me a repeat no problem.
 
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unfortunately I no longer have the prescription packet, I might get in touch with my uk gp and see if they can send something, thanks
 
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unfortunately I no longer have the prescription packet, I might get in touch with my uk gp and see if they can send something, thanks
I am on regular medication and always keep a copy of my prescription when travelling. Usually a photo on my phone.
 
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unfortunately I no longer have the prescription packet, I might get in touch with my uk gp and see if they can send something, thanks
You can go and see a private Dr for 50 euros and they will give you a prescription
 
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You can go and see a private Dr for 50 euros and they will give you a prescription
That's a mighty expensive prescription!
 
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That's a mighty expensive prescription!
Sounds cheap to me - compared with paying monthly social security contributions
 
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... thereafter she would only need to show the prescription packet to get a repeat prescription. In addition she would need to pay the cost of the tablets.
 
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Have you tried the pharmacy in Calypso, I find they are normally very helpful.
 


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