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Title: Buying antibiotics
Post by: sunlover on May 12, 2017, 08:56:46 AM
Does anyone know if you can buy antibiotics at the local pharmacies?  We know its easy to go to the local A & E but would be easier to get at a local pharmacy if you can buy.
Title: Re: Buying antibiotics
Post by: KKOB on May 12, 2017, 09:26:37 AM
Yes, you can buy certain antibiotics at pharmacies. To avoid confusion you'll need to provide a copy of a prescription or the generic name of the drug.
Title: Re: Buying antibiotics
Post by: scorcher on May 12, 2017, 09:37:33 AM
I'm told that as of the start of April you may no longer buy antibiotics over the counter without a prescription from a medic. That's the official line......
Title: Re: Buying antibiotics
Post by: KKOB on May 12, 2017, 09:53:15 AM
Ah, needs checking then.  :)
Title: Re: Buying antibiotics
Post by: JohnF on May 12, 2017, 09:55:02 AM
I'm told that as of the start of April you may no longer buy antibiotics over the counter without a prescription from a medic. That's the official line......

I thought the law changed a year or so ago regarding the sale of antibiotics over the counter - was that change put on hold? 

Fairly sure the pharmacy across from Migros is run by a qualified doctor so it might be your best starting point.

JF
Title: Re: Buying antibiotics
Post by: Google on May 12, 2017, 14:46:04 PM
No problem getting antibiotics from chemist in Gunlukbasi and from chemists in Fethiye.
Title: Re: Buying antibiotics
Post by: Jacqui Harvey on May 12, 2017, 14:49:54 PM
Although it may be against the law, I know that Chemists still sell antibiotics over the counter.
Title: Re: Buying antibiotics
Post by: trainer on May 12, 2017, 16:25:20 PM
I remember a few years ago I needed some codeine phosphate which is prescription only when I said I didn't have a prescription the girl behind the counter disappeared  out of the shop returned a few minutes later with a prescription
Title: Re: Buying antibiotics
Post by: sunlover on May 12, 2017, 18:38:25 PM
Thanks all for the information, this has helped a great deal