Re: Rx Drugs - info about Quebec City

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Any medications you're on should be kept in their original containers with prescription label.  This is as important to get back into the US as it is to get into Canada.  Do NOT unpack them and carry them in a plastic bag. 

And yes, US citizens can fill prescriptions in Canada if they have a signed prescription form from their physician.  The pharmacy may check with your physician because you're out of country.

Prices vary but on the whole, they are less expensive in Canada than in the US.  We also have generic brands that reduce the price and this is what most cross-border shoppers are purchasing.   Note that non-prescription medications are also usually cheaper in Canada. Ask the pharmacist if you're looking for something specific  - many non-prescription drugs are available but kept behind the counter.

Note there are some provincial differences between drugs and prices as health care is a provincial responsibility.

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On 2013-08-14, at 8:10 PM, Edibleflowers1@aol.com wrote:

> No Geri. I meant that I didn't want any confusion about my own  specific 
> drugs as opposed to buying them in Canada. I'm not sure about customs  
> regulations with the drug purchases there.
> 
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> In a message dated 8/14/2013 8:08:14 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  
> gerilaufer@gmail.com writes:
> 
> what do  you mean?
> picked up a prescription in US to fill in Canada?
> 
> 
> On  Wed, Aug 14, 2013 at 8:05 PM, <Edibleflowers1@aol.com>  wrote:
> 
>> A girl after my own heart! Just picked up my  prescription  today.
>> 
>> Mrs. Know It All of "The Organic  Gardeners"
>> Author "Eat Your  Roses" Pansies, Lavender and 49  other Delicious Flowers
>> GWA Region 2   Director
>> 
>> 
>> "There's a few things I've learned in life:  always throw  salt over your
>> left shoulder, keep rosemary by your  garden gate, plant lavender  for
> good
>> luck, and fall in love  whenever you can"
>> Practical  Magic
>> 
>> 
>> In a  message dated 8/14/2013 8:05:04 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
>> gerilaufer@gmail.com writes:
>> 
>> I
>> have heard that  Americans travel to Canada in order to buy  prescription
>> drugs at  lower prices. Who can tell me about this?
>> Can I  buy medicine  there? Do I need to present a script from the doctor?
>> Geri
>> 
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