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Belgium – Prescriptions and Medications

Belgium operates a highly structured pharmaceutical network where pharmacies — called apotheek in Dutch or pharmacie in French — are straightforward to locate and readily available across the country. Since 2020, prescriptions are issued digitally as standard, remain valid for

Belize – Prescriptions and Medications

For expats living in Belize, obtaining medications is usually a manageable process. Pharmacies operate throughout the country’s towns and cities, a number of drugs that require a doctor’s note elsewhere are sold freely over the counter, and most costs are

Bahrain – Prescriptions and Medications

Bahrain’s pharmacy network is extensive, encompassing both privately owned outlets and government-operated facilities, with many open around the clock. The National Health Regulatory Authority (NHRA) oversees medication regulation, classifying pharmaceutical products and establishing official medicine prices. Expats generally find a

Barbados – Prescriptions and Medications

Barbados boasts a mature and accessible pharmaceutical network, encompassing both government-run and privately operated facilities. Through the Barbados Drug Service (BDS), the government administers a programme that provides subsidised and, in some cases, entirely free medications to qualifying residents managing

Bahamas – Prescriptions and Medications

Pharmacies in The Bahamas operate under the framework of the Pharmacy Act, 2009, and carry a broad selection of both prescription and over-the-counter products. Prescription medications must be authorised by a valid local prescription, most costs fall directly on expats

Austria – Prescriptions and Medications

Austria operates an efficient pharmacy network supported by a predominantly digital prescription system. Pharmacies — known as Apotheke — are located across the country and are identifiable by a red “A” sign on their exterior. The majority of prescription medications

Australia – Prescriptions and Medications

Australia’s pharmacies — widely known as chemists — are easy to find, professionally regulated, and present on virtually every main shopping strip. The national Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) underpins the prescription medicine system, substantially reducing costs for those who qualify.

Argentina – Prescriptions and Medications

Argentina boasts a well-established pharmacy network comprising roughly 13,000 outlets across the country, with pharmacies referred to locally as farmacias. The majority of prescription medicines require a valid local prescription, and from January 2025 onwards, all prescriptions must be issued

Antigua and Barbuda – Prescriptions and Medications

Antigua and Barbuda maintains an accessible network of pharmacies across St. John’s and the wider islands, regulated under the Pharmacy Act 1995 and supervised by the Antigua and Barbuda Pharmacy Council. The majority of everyday medicines are readily available, although

Andorra – Prescriptions and Medications

Andorra boasts one of the most extensive pharmacy networks relative to population size anywhere in Europe, meaning that obtaining both prescription and non-prescription medicines is generally a straightforward process. Local pharmacies are referred to as farmàcies and are identified by