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coffaholic

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Q: Are all Chinese medicines over the counter or are prescriptions needed?

I've noticed that many of my friends just walk into a pharmacy when they're feeling in and come back armed with a ton of Western and Chinese medicine a few minutes later. Many of drugs are anti-biotics but I'm not aware that any of them had a doctor's prescription. So it got me wondering, are all drugs available for purchase over the counter or are there are some exceptions here?

12 years 41 weeks ago in Health & Safety - China

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sunilsah2050

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not all medicines ...

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12 years 41 weeks ago

bradb

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It depends on the pharmacy, I've built up a friendship with one in particular who trusts that I am not reselling and sells me practically (but not totally) anything I need with a 'scrip.

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12 years 26 weeks ago

Localla

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It's illegal to sell medicines in pharmacywhich request doctor's prescription . Just keep this in mind!

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12 years 26 weeks ago

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Xpat.John

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You can get most items without a pescription. But for the heavy stuff, you will need a doctors note.

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12 years 26 weeks ago

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