PHARMACY USE
Tourists and residents use pharmacies extensively while in Spain. However, pharmacy regulations are different from the UK and so special care is needed.

For safe and efficient pharmacy use we recommend the following guidelines be strictly followed:

1 Only go to the pharmacy when you would in the UK.
If you would see the Doctor at home, you should see one whilst in Spain.
2 Ask to speak to the pharmacist, do not take advice from a shop assistant.
Spanish pharmacists are well trained professionals but their assistants may know no more than you!
3 If the pharmacist does not speak good English go to another pharmacy.
Never trust your health to a game of charades with someone you cannot communicate properly with.
4 Do not buy products which are unavailable over the counter in the UK eg antibiotics.
There are very good safety reasons for some medicines being available by prescription only in the UK.