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Prescription or no prescription ???

MarkinNam
#1
I use micardis plus which is a blood pressure medication do I need a script for this I VN  and more importantly, is it available ?
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mal
#2
This is the class under angiotensin receptor blockers. So according to the drugs law it needs a prescription. :) I dont know how it is in VN :)
but why dont you try in Vietnam form??

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Christine
#3
Hello mark stutley > your topic is now on the Vietnam forum. Thank you
charmavietnam
#4
Yeah, it's available here in Vietnam.
http://vatgia.com/4922/925044/micardis-plus.html
MarkinNam
#5
thanks Charma, the price in vnd makes it nearly as expensive as Perth prices,Iv'e seen in another blog where VN pharmacies go for the jugular for brand names as is the case with the link you showed , ill hunt for a generic Telmasartin  is 1 there are a couple of others around which have telmisartin as a base chemical
G
#6
If its made under license its no cheaper here then Oz, finding a true generic is the best bet.
MarkinNam
#7
Micardis  80 + 25 is now available as a generic branded drug as of October 201O
G
#8
Go look up OTC Pharmacy - last post - they speak English.

It took me less time to SEARCH for it than type it.

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MarkinNam
#9
That one went right over the top

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