Where can I get generic drugs here in Kuwait?

Member since 12 April 2013

vladmirMember12 April 2013 21:19:16

I've been using a medication for blood pressure and is only available here under a brand name and its quite expensive. I asked around pharmacies if they had the generic type (same drug but not a brand) but they said its not available. so where can I find generic drugs here??

legacy Kuwait Expert

Member since 29 March 2010

legacyKuwait Expert14 April 2013 05:19:22

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tell me the name of the drug and i'll tell u what substitutes are available. i have plenty of pharmacist connections

vladmir Member

Member since 12 April 2013

vladmirMember15 April 2013 00:56:52

Check you inbox

TravelMan1671 Member

Member since 21 April 2013

TravelMan1671Member21 April 2013 00:59:00

vladmir

What is the name of the drug ?

If available in the Ministry of Health, I can provide it for free

Jax55 Member

Member since 09 February 2013

Jax55Member20 May 2013 13:08:24

Hi,

I have just arrived in Kuwait from UK. I wondered if a soluble pain killer i used in the uk called Solpadiene ( codeine, paracetamol, and caffeine ) is available over the counter in Kuwait.

legacy Kuwait Expert

Member since 29 March 2010

legacyKuwait Expert21 May 2013 05:04:49

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since you arrived it may be best to check your local pharmacy - if finding someone that speaks english is a bother, go to any clinic and check there

the ones im familiar with are voltaren.

Jax55 Member

Member since 09 February 2013

Jax55Member21 May 2013 06:10:16

Thanks Legacy. There seems to be some conflict between pharmicies. I went to Boots in Avenues and asked for a cortisone nasal spray and was told I needed to go to a GP and get a prescription for this. However then visited a pharmacy in Salwa and was given one. Will try Salwa Pharmacy but got a funny feeling that codiene will be the sticking issue in Kuwait.

MA1 Sonnier Member

Member since 22 June 2013

MA1 SonnierMember27 June 2013 04:11:01

Hi Legacy...you seem to be pretty knowledgable on the prescription drug issue.聽 I will be moving to Mahboula from the USA in July and I take Effexor and Vyvance.聽 Both of which are only prescribed for 3 months at a time here in the USA.聽 Can I fill a prescription in Kuwait written by my US doctor? Do I even need a prescription to get these medications? Thanks!