Can travelers buy medicines in pharmacies in Antalya without a prescription, or does it depend on the drug and the pharmacy?
Based on 1 discussion with 3 participants · Last activity: 16 days ago
TL;DR
In Antalya, it largely depends on the medicine: common drugs are often sold without a prescription, while stricter medications may depend on the pharmacy and pharmacist. If the price looks high, compare another eczane, as you may be offered a more expensive alternative.
What the community said
Travelers in Antalya note that dispensing rules are not always identical across Turkish pharmacies: some medicines are sold over the counter, but for stronger drugs it can depend on the individual pharmacy and pharmacist.
16 days ago eczane
If a pharmacy quotes an unexpectedly high price, it is worth checking another eczane: locals say you may sometimes be offered a pricier alternative instead of the basic version.
16 days ago more expensive alternative
For adult or children’s medicines, a vague tip like “Turkey has good tablets” is usually not enough — in practice you need to ask the pharmacist for a specific active ingredient or equivalent.
16 days ago