Medications/Pharmacy
How do I get remedies that I have used at home or purchased from a pharmacy to treat common or minor illnesses?
Different countries have different laws about which medications may be sold without a prescription from a medical provider. Here, in the United States, medications available without a prescription are called, "non-prescription" or "over-the counter" medications and are available at pharmacies, supermarkets and other stores.
Some remedies you brought from home may not be available in the United States or may be sold at a different strength or may require a prescription from a medical provider.
Please talk with any of our pharmacists. They can answer questions about non-prescription and prescription medications.
What if I want to bring medication from my home country to the United States, can I do this?
Yes, you can bring medication from your home country to the United States as long as the medication has a legally recognized use in this country.
How can I get more of a medication that was given to me by a provider at home?
To obtain more medication you would have to get a prescription written by a medical clinician that is licensed in the United States. That prescription could then be filled by a pharmacy.
