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Can I buy my meds in the pharmacy?

Hi I just got here in Barcelona and I'm not registered in our padron yet. I need to buy my maintenance meds. I have a prescription with me. Will the pharmacy sell me my prescribed meds? It's okay if it's not discounted.

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@_maya yes when my father visited and forgot his special medication, he could buy it from the pharmacy without issue. he did not even need a prescription, just to know what it was called 🙂

Special medication you mean it's prescribed to him?

Yep :)

but i would definitely suggest going to the pharmacy and asking. from my experience, theres usually a few that are nearby   

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@SRed11thank you!

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