Pharmacies in Rio?

[Hunkster]

Does anyone have an idea what the situation is like in Rio Farmacias?

 

I am looking to fill an US Class II perscription....do I even need one there? I do not want a hassle...not worth it.

 

What has anyone's experience been?

[Guest Tomcal_]

Last week I was in a pharmacy in Rio to get Sungulair for a friend in the U.S. where it is 3X the cost in Rio. While I was at the counter 2 other Americans were buying Viagra and Valium, both without prescriptions.

[Hunkster]

Thanks el Sr. Tomcal.

 

Your erotic prose is great...thanks for the hot entertainment these past few days.

 

I will be in RIo on March 11th...any chance of a meeting?

 

Regardless...please keep us (me) informed.

 

Thanks...

[trilingual]

The pharmacy in question was on Av. Copacabana behind the Copacabana Palace hotel, so they may be used to having foreigners come in asking for stuff. I was surprised that they asked no questions about the Valium. Many drugs that require a prescription in the U.S. or Europe can be bought without one in much of Latin America, but a line is often drawn on drugs that are habit-forming, and Valium certainly can be one of those!

 

The worst that will happen if you try buying something that requires a prescription is that they'll say "no." If this is something you really need, it would be a good idea to bring it from home.

 

REMEMBER: If you take controlled medications back to your home country without a prescription, you could find yourself in some real trouble at Customs upon arrival. A word to the wise. . .

[Hunkster]

Thanks for the assist. Last thing I want is trouble with customs.