Can you get antibiotics over the counter in Lanzarote?

We hear this question all the time and the answer is NO, you cannot legally buy antibiotics over the counter here in Spain. By law, you can only get antibiotics (antibióticos) and penicillins from a pharmacist in Spain if you have a prescription (receta) from your doctor or a hospital.



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Lanzarote Public Healthcare You will need your EHIC if you are admitted to hospital. You should also be aware that, unless an ambulance has been requested to take you to hospital by a doctor or member of the emergency services, you will incur a charge for this transport.

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Although credit cards are accepted at more and more small businesses, Playa del Carmen still runs on cash, and you'll need small bills to enjoy its local taco joints, neighborhood bars and side-street shops. Avoid changing money before getting to Mexico, as you won't get the best rates.

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US citizens who move to Spain can choose between private insurance or benefit from the SNS— if they're eligible. Medicare and insurance from the US will most likely not cover you while you are abroad. But, if your insurance company has an international plan, you can check with them and ask in advance.

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