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jim and nena replied to Ken Laubmayer's discussion Best Way of getting prescriptions filled in Boquete

"This is so funny! When Nena and her sister visit there, they bring back tons of meds that are prescription here. Never a problem in decades of doing this. jim"

Aug 14, 2012

Roger Bellido replied to Ken Laubmayer's discussion Best Way of getting prescriptions filled in Boquete

"well.... I have ordered a couple of time some meds - non prescription type - online and delivered to me using Airbox Express. I am not sure about some meds like the one for high blood pressure, colesterol, etc. When I travel to USA I…"

Aug 14, 2012

Susan and Pat replied to Ken Laubmayer's discussion Best Way of getting prescriptions filled in Boquete

"hey Roger.....the post by James asked about shipping meds to Panama - what do you think?"

Aug 14, 2012

Roger Bellido replied to Ken Laubmayer's discussion Best Way of getting prescriptions filled in Boquete

"Jim: I got the same luck as you have. My cunado is a pharmacist and when I have had some prescription from a Doctor and I double check with him. Sometimes he had warned me about a given to me by a Doctor that is…"

Aug 14, 2012

jim and nena replied to Ken Laubmayer's discussion Best Way of getting prescriptions filled in Boquete

"Hi Roger, One of my cuñadas worked in a pharmacy in Panama City for years. I would put her up against any doc in the USA for drug issues. I credit a pharmacist in Venezuela with saving my life decades ago when I suffered la grippe for 3…"

Aug 14, 2012

Roger Bellido replied to Ken Laubmayer's discussion Best Way of getting prescriptions filled in Boquete

"Jim. That is totally true. Remember that pharmacist training is concentrated on the chemical composition of the drugs and their interaction with the body. Drugs companies use a sales force of people that got a degree in Pharmacy…"

Aug 14, 2012

Roger Bellido replied to Ken Laubmayer's discussion Best Way of getting prescriptions filled in Boquete

"No. There is not problem at all. When I travel to US I usually come with a lot of non prescription medicines and havent had any problem at all at the airport. "

Aug 14, 2012

Prue Maxon replied to Ken Laubmayer's discussion Best Way of getting prescriptions filled in Boquete

"Hi Susan! Thank you for the information. We are coming to Boquete in a few weeks and I want to get a 2nd opinion on what a doctor was diagnosing here in the US. Not a happy camper right now. Does Dr. Chen's office need an…"

Aug 14, 2012

jim and nena replied to Ken Laubmayer's discussion Best Way of getting prescriptions filled in Boquete

"I believe ALL drugs should be over the counter. Within 6 months, the world would be a much smarter place. jim"

Aug 14, 2012

Susan and Pat replied to Ken Laubmayer's discussion Best Way of getting prescriptions filled in Boquete

"however for antibiotics........some things like lab tests are needed before just taking antibiotics........and labs can be done here in Boquete without a doctor's prescription.....but you need to know how to interpret the results and follow…"

Aug 14, 2012

jim and nena replied to Ken Laubmayer's discussion Best Way of getting prescriptions filled in Boquete

"The pharmacists catch half the mistakes, the nurses take care of the other half. Most doc visits can be replaced with a computer questionnaire and send the results to the pharmacy for meds. Healthcare solved. jim"

Aug 14, 2012

Ken Laubmayer replied to Ken Laubmayer's discussion Best Way of getting prescriptions filled in Boquete

"Pharmacists in the US catch Dr mistakes daily. As a pharmacy Tech it was part of our job to do so. Sorry Dr.s! But we know you know this! :)"

Aug 14, 2012

jim and nena replied to Ken Laubmayer's discussion Best Way of getting prescriptions filled in Boquete

"This is probably one of the best kept secrets about Panama, MOST folks never see a doctor unless it's a broken bone or obvious blood loss. The pharmacists in most countries outside the US have great latitude in recommending and dispensing…"

Aug 14, 2012

Susan and Pat replied to Ken Laubmayer's discussion Best Way of getting prescriptions filled in Boquete

"at the least you would need some documentation in the package - your ID info and something official looking on business letterhead and signed by the doctor stating the drugs, purpose etc and hope Customs does not help themselves to your stash many…"

Aug 14, 2012

Susan and Pat replied to Ken Laubmayer's discussion Best Way of getting prescriptions filled in Boquete

"I have gotten CIPRO and a very expensive-in-the-States high dose steroid here without a prescription"

Aug 14, 2012