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Wondering about the cost & availability of prescription and over-the-counter medications in Panama? Get a FREE REPORT on the 50 most common medications prescribed and what they cost in Panama. See details at the bottom of the page.
We compiled a list of the 50 most prescribed medications in the United States and researched their price and availability in Panama. Subscribe below to get the FREE REPORT.
To determine if the drug you need is available and what it costs, check prices at
Farma Value or Arrocha.
Private hospital pharmacies have the largest selection of medications and usually much better prices than private pharmacies. However, you cannot search their inventory online. You must go in to or call the pharmacy (and you will need to speak Spanish).
It’s important to mention that availability changes constantly. We’ve learned there are many reasons for this, sometimes due to changes in what the health department allows and sometimes due to a lack of supply from pharmaceutical companies.
In Panama, you don’t need a prescription for most medications, and the prices are usually less than in the United States.
For example, Lisinopril (brand names Prinivil & Zestril), which is used in the treatment of high blood pressure is available over-the-counter and sells for $11.56 in Panama. The same dose and quantity in the United States costs approximately $15.40 to $17.36 – over 33% more.
Metformin (brand names Glucophage, Fortamet, Glumetza, Riomet), a drug used to treat diabetes, sells for $7.25 in Panama. It’s also available over the counter. (No prescription is needed.) The same dose and quantity in the United States typically costs 160% more—$19.20.
Not all drugs cost less in Panama – Venlafaxine (brand name Effexor), which is used to treat depression and anxiety, can cost 700% more in Panama.
Anti-viral medications like Ivermectin are readily available over the counter. No prescription is needed. It’s about $24 for a box of 24 pills.
Some good news: If you have a Panama pensionado residency visa or if you have any residency visa and are 55+ for women or 60+ for men, you will receive a 10% discount on medications in Panama. Some pharmacies offer a 20% discount on certain days of the week.
If you take prescription medications, it’s a good idea to research their cost & availability before you move to Panama. If your medications cost more in Panama, you may be able to get a prescription sent to Amazon pharmacy then get the medications shipped to Panama.
FREE REPORT: 50 Most Common Medications and Their Costs in Panama
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