Switzerland
Are common prescription medications available in Switzerland?
When we asked expats in Switzerland if common prescription medications are available in Switzerland, they wrote...
"Yes, common prescription medications are available in Switzerland. Most medications are available through pharmacies, and some are available over the counter. Prescription medications must be prescribed by a doctor and are subject to the same regulations as in other countries. In addition, some medications may require special authorization from the Swiss Agency for Therapeutic Products," remarked another expat who made the move to Switzerland.
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Are common prescription medications available in Switzerland?
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Betsy Burlingame is one of the founders of Digital Nomad Exchange and the Founder and President of Expat Exchange. She launched Expat Exchange in 1997 as her Master's thesis project at NYU. Prior to Expat Exchange and Digital Nomad Exchange, Betsy worked at AT&T in International
and Mass Market Marketing. She graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University
with a BA in International Business and German.
Some of Betsy's articles include 12 Best Places to Live in Portugal, 7 Best Places to Live in Panama and 12 Things to Know Before Moving to the Dominican Republic. Betsy loves to travel and spend time with her family. Connect with Betsy on LinkedIn.
