Prescriptions east coast of South America

Greetings,

I have questions about getting prescriptions in South America.

I have been doing some research.

In one case, a telemedicine doctor service can prescribe and you are directed to pick up the prescription at an airport pharmacy.

In another case, personally, I have obtained prescription drugs over the counter in Mexico.

First, I brought my prescription from the US.

I showed it to the doctor in an office connected to the pharmacy (away from the border).

He wrote my prescriptions.

I went to the pharmacy. The pharmacist asked me, “How much do you want?”

I said, “How much is on the prescription?”

He said, “There is no amount, it depends upon how much money you have.”

Later, I learned that I don’t even need a prescription from a doctor at some pharmacies.

I returned to the one that I was familiar with.

I carried my American prescription and the original Mexican prescriptions with me over the border.

Border patrol told me, “We don’t care about you buying prescriptions in Mexico, but the American side might [confiscate them].”

I never had a problem, but maybe that’s because I am old and look like I need them.

Are there cases similar to either of those in Argentina?

Thank you for your consideration. I take two very specific medications.

Kristina