Medication availability in Bogota, Colombia

Simon

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Member since 07 May 2008

Simon

07 May 2008 14:09:27

Simon

07 May 2008 14:09:27

Hello -

I am currently living working in Bogota, Colombia. Now, I am right off the boat (plane, really) and have a few questions maybe someone might have some ideas about.

I am currently on an opiod medication called Duragesic (Fentanyl Transdermal Patch) and have been for about 6 years now. I can go back to the states and see my regular doc and get my meds on a monthly basis, but my concern is ever being stuck down here without, which would be a big problem.

Are Duragesic patches even available here in Bogota or any where else in Colombia?

If so, how are the Colombians as far as prescribing narcotics? Would it be possible to get them here in an emergency or maybe even just continue seeinga doc in Bogota and cut out the hassle of having to fly back to the states every month or so?

Money really isn't a concern - I think my insurance would even cover it here

wwtraveler

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Member since 15 May 2009

Bogota

wwtraveler

17 June 2009 00:14:18

wwtraveler

17 June 2009 00:14:18

Bogota

Interesting question Simon. i have considered moving to bogota however, have monthly medications which i have been concerned whether certain prescriptions are allowed.

What feedback have you received regarding your question outside this blog? any?

rkenevan

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Member since 26 March 2010

Salvador

rkenevan

07 April 2010 14:50:29

rkenevan

07 April 2010 14:50:29

Salvador

This post has been dead for a while it seems.... but for anyone else interested: you can buy almost any medications over the counter (Tylenol is Called Dolex, Vicodine is called Sinalgen, etc down here). Use a google translator to find the name of the actual drug (not the brand name) and any pharmacist will help you out. For rare types of medication visit pharmacies nears hospitals.
A Us prescription will usually work without much effort. A smile goes a long way.

alanviscount

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Member since 25 February 2010

bogota

alanviscount

06 June 2010 21:28:42

alanviscount

06 June 2010 21:28:42

bogota

Hi,
I am with Colsanitas & I truly believe you can recieve the best treatm,ent here in Colombia. I have had a foot/nail problem for many years & under a doctor in England for many years . I visited a specialist here and I had the condition completely eradicated in under 2 weeks. Can you imagine how much I paid in England for the wrong prescriptions? I paid around 6 bucks for a complete cure. My gut feeling is trust the medical profession here as they are very good

AlanViscount

zwerver

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Member since 09 July 2010

Istanbul

zwerver

10 October 2010 04:29:59

zwerver

10 October 2010 04:29:59

Istanbul

I agree with Alan, it is very unlikely that you won't be able to get a prescription for what you need and besides that, if you don't, you can get over the counter a lot of stuff which you would consider unthinkable elsewhere in the Western world.