Can you buy XANAX at a pharmacy in Mexico?
The short answer is - Yes, you can buy Xanax in Mexico at most pharmacies, and without a prescription.
Most pharmacies in Mexico offer an RX list that is kept behind the counter to people who look foreign to the country. This is for several reasons:
The RX List is usually all controlled substances
The items on the list are not legal for national citizens to purchase without a prescription
The demand for these medications is high with gringos and travelers
Mexico´s level of prescription drug addiction is significantly lower than the USA, in part because these drugs are rarely prescribed and also because pharmacies racially profile their customers before offering them. This isn´t to be offensive, it´s just how it is here - just remind yourself that you aren´t in the USA anymore and things are different here. A Mexican cannot go into a pharmacy and get any drug they need without a prescription. However, foreigners can.
Xanax, or Farmapram, isnt new to the controlled substance RX List in Mexico simply because the gringos have asked for it so long.
Medications in the United States and Canada can be outrageously expensive, encouraging residents to travel to Mexico to purchase the inexpensive generic medications sold here. Many local pharmacies here offer large discounts on RX medications purchased in Mexico if you buy larger quantities together at a time.
The average cost for Xanax varies; where you purchase your medications will reflect price differences as well. For example, if you purchase any medications in the Hotel Zone or Zona Romantica of Puerto Vallarta, expect to pay 3-5x more than you would shopping at a pharmacy in the Emiliano Zapata neighborhood, Fluvial or Versalles.
The types of medications you can find here are broad, such as low-cost generic anxiety medications including Ativan, Valium, Diazepam, Rivotril and Xanax. There were also choices for super strength pain killers such as Tylenol 3, Tramadol and Voltaren. ADHD sufferers can load up on Ritalin and Adderall and dieters determined to lose weight with medication have their fair choice as well, like Wegovy and Phentermine. Muscle relaxers such as Soma and Flexeril can also be purchased over the counter.
Comparing costs on medications in Mexico to the USA (2023)
Comparing costs on medications for sale over the counter in Mexico to the USA can be a bit challeging because of co-pay differences, insurance requirements or pharmacies where they are sold. But even with the discounts offered off of retail prices with most insurance co-payment plans in the USA, Mexico is often significantly lower.
For example, the average price of sleeping medications for sale in Mexico is around $120 MXN pesos for 20 tablets, which at the current exchange rate is about $6.00 USD. Sixty tablets of Metformin 500mg, a common oral diabetes medicine that helps control blood sugar levels, runs around $50 MXN pesos, or $2.50 USD. A medication for an enlarged prostate, Secotex (20 capsules) sells for $575.93 MXN, or $29.00 USD. Allergy medication sells for $33.70 MXN for 10 tablets, or $1.60 USD.
Popular medications you can buy in mexico 2023
Most popular Anabolics
HGH
Alphastan
Anavar
Wistrol
Somatrope
Most popular Orthopedic Products
Shoulder sling
Soft Collar
Knee pad and knee guard
Ankle brace, ankle support
Crutches
Walker, walking frame
Most popular Medical Products
Foley Catheter
Feeding tube
Central venous catheter
Oxygen concentrators, portable oxygen concentrators, O2 generators
Nebulizer, portable nebulizer, nebulizer mask
Most popular Nutrition Products
Protein nutrition
Nutritional supplements
Sports nutrition
Wegovy
Sex Health
Viagra $849 – $1,499 MXN
Levonorgestrel-Ethinylestradiol (21 Tab) $392 MXN
Cialis
CBD Oil + Gummies
Gabs CBD (60 gummies) $1,900 MXN
Most Popular Prescription Drugs available at a Mexican Pharmacy
Valium
Farmapram (Xanax) 1mg / 2mg (Alprazolam)
Tylex CD
Lectus
Ritalin
Adderall
Vyanse
Soma
Most popular Antibiotics
Gimalxina (Amoxicilina)
Kenzoflex (Ciprofloxacino)
Ampicillin
Penicillin
Clarithromycin
Doxycycline
Most popular painkillers
Tramadol 100mg $499.00 MXN
Fentanyl
Hydrocodone (Vicodin)
Oxycodone with acetaminophen (Percocet)
Oxycodone HCL (OxyContin)
Acetaminophen with codeine
Most popular OTC Over-the-counter Drugs and Medications
Celebrex
Esomeprazole
Pantoprazole
Omeprazole
Advil
Tylenol
Flexeril $360.00 MXN
Many popular diabetes medications
Pharmacies that deliver
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I buy most medications in Mexico without a prescription?
Yes, you can buy most drugs and medications in Mexico Over the Counter (OTC) without a prescription. In addition, you will need a prescription to buy certain antibiotics from only certain pharmacies, while others sell them without a prescription required. If you go to a pharmacy that requires a prescription and you dont have it, simply find another pharmacy. Farmacia Guadalajara will almost always ask for a prescription.
Can you buy Xanax over the counter (OTC) in Mexico?
Yes, you can buy Xanax and other generic versions of anti-anxiety medications over the counter in Mexico without a prescription.
Can you get Adderall over the counter (OTC) in Mexico?
Yes, as of recently Mexican pharmacies have started offering Adderall over the counter and without prescription at select locations. Prices are still quite high for Adderall, costing $200 USD for twenty 30mg tablets. Pharmacies anticipate a significant price decrease in the next year once the drug becomes more readily available in Puerto Vallarta. Other options available are Vyanse and Ritalin.
What are the best pharmacy products to buy in Mexico?
See a full list of the most popular OTC drugs purchased in Mexico in the beginning of this article. Many foreigners like to stock up on all of their diabetes medications, diet pills, steroids and other drugs that are normally expensive in the USA and much less expensive in Mexico.
Can you buy valium over the counter in Mexico?
Some pharmacies require a prescription to purchase Valium or Diazapam in Mexico, however if you shop around at different pharmacies you will find that one is not required. Valium and Diazapam are often sold in discounts in larger quantities.
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Pharmacy store front with OTC drug prices listed in USD and Pesos
Popular Drugs That Can Be Purchased in Mexico
And Brought Back to the United States
Pharmaceuticals that you have purchased in Mexico must be declared at the United States border. Lying, or being caught with a large amount of drugs beyond a reasonable amount (more than 50 combined total doses) can result in confiscation of the drugs, as well as fines and/or arrest by U.S. Customs agents. Some drugs that require a prescription in the United States can be purchased without one in Mexico, but prescription drugs must be kept in their original packaging and contain proper identifying information of the drug and the prescribing pharmacist, if there is one.
Some of the more common prescription drugs that you can buy without worrying about breaking U.S. Federal law include:
Prilosec
Viagra
Levitra
Lorazepam
Valium
Various antibiotics
Birth control
Be aware of these things when purchasing drugs in Mexico:
Counterfeit medications are a real thing, so be sure to check packaging thoroughly.
Pharmacists in Mexico may not have as much medical training as in U.S., call your pharmacist for clear medication advice
If you experience side effects to any medications you likely won’t have any legal recourse
Similar drugs made in Mexico may have different active ingredients. Check dosing and ingredients thoroughly
Bring a photo of the medication or look it up on the internet to compare with the medication you are considering purchasing
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