Getting Prescriptions in Lanzarote

Can I get my prescription medicine from chemists in Lanzarote?

There was once a time when prescription drugs were freely available over the counter in Lanzarote. This is regulated now – and shouldn’t happen with all prescription medicines. However, there are some medications that are prescription only in the UK, but over the counter here.

One thing is for certain – it seems to be a lot cheaper. Recently, a prescription with 4 different items on it cost us just €17! A bit cheaper than £24 eh?

Speak to your doctor before you travel, or move over. They may be able to help.

We recommend the services here of Miguel Medina from www.britishsurgeryoflanzarote.com he is based in Puerto del Carmen, and through our many dealings with him – we have found him to be a caring, professional, helpful doctor. He worked for the NHS for a number of years, and his English is pretty fluent. Great guy – and he also does the Ironman each year. Puts us to shame!

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