Medication in Spain for a US Citizen
Posted: 09 July 2007 07:36 PM  
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Hello!

I am moving to Spain in October and take two medications—birth control and aderall (for ADD). I am curious to know if either/both are available over the counter (without a prescription). If not, may I use a prescription written by my doctor in America? Than

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Posted: 09 July 2007 08:39 PM   [ # 1 ]  
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My girlfriend used to take her bottles into the farm?cia and they’d give her a refill (even without refills, although probably better if you have a few refills left). When you do this you can ask them if you need a prescription for the future.

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