Los Algodones question

[SuzzeeeQ2012]

well, questions. We went before for dental and my husband had glasses done. Do they sell meds for hypertension and diabetes (Januvia, metformin, etc) without a prescription?

[darsben]

insulin never has been a prescription item

[CardinalRule]

crcr wrote:
My experience in Algodones over the years is that if it is a non-narcotic, and they stock it, that you don't need a prescription.

My experience exactly. If a med is still under Patent protection you will not, generally, find it cheaper. The only meds that are cheaper are off patent generic stuff.

[sehunter]

I'm not going to guarantee you won't but I've been crossing that border for at least 10 yrs. and have never been asked by the border patrol crossing back into the U.S. for a prescription, only what am I bringing back across. The prices for most of the popular meds are posted outside each pharmacy.

The only time I ever had a prescription is when the local dentist prescribed something.

[crcr]

My experience in Algodones over the years is that if it is a non-narcotic, and they stock it, that you don't need a prescription.

[rockhillmanor]

My friend gets her insulin there no script. You just have to be prudent and NOT bring back too much.

They bring back my meds too that cost 78.00 per bottle here in the states.....there the cost is 2.00 a bottle, and they are 'not' generics.

[Macktee]

My wife was there yesterday and checked about getting her Victosa cheaper. No prescription required and cheaper than at home. Not covered by our medical in Canada. Macktee

[2oldman]

pawatt wrote:

dbbls wrote:
You need a prescription.

Are you sure?? We don't need them here at Nuevo Progreso Mexico crossing near Donna Texas.

Yah, MX doesn't need no stinkin' prescription.

[pawatt]

dbbls wrote:
You need a prescription.

Are you sure?? We don't need them here at Nuevo Progreso Mexico crossing near Donna Texas.

[darsben]

So when you get there go to the drugstore and ask the price for a 6 month supply.
Then see if they can recommend a physician and his price.
Then you can determine your cost savings.
Take the bottle to him or a note from your MD (best idea).

[2oldman]

Be thankful he isn't taking Harvoni.

[SuzzeeeQ2012]

dbbls wrote:
You need a prescription.

so much for getting the very very very very expensive Januvia 😞


if he has a bottle, would that work?


Medicare will be charging us co-pays for his meds, $330 for 3 months.Over half of that is the Januvia.

[2oldman]

You can get all kinds of stuff there..even under the counter. The customs officers are not going to check for prescriptions. What they ask you, and don't like, is buying meds for someone else.

[dbbls]

You need a prescription.

[SuzzeeeQ2012]

no...we'll be going in a few weeks 🙂

Might have a chiropractic visit as well....might be as cheap as my co-pay, hopefully