Meds in Poland - do they require a prescription?

herbslady:

Anyway, I am moving to Gdansk in a few days, and I am just wondering about the situation there. Do all the meds require a prescription in Poland? Can someone please tell me what meds can be bought without a prescription? I am not asking about something in particular, but I would really like to be able to buy some allergy or fever meds without seeing a doctor first. And what about the pain killers?

herbsladyThreads: 2 Posts: 2 Joined: Apr 4, 09	Sep 17, 09, 19:07 / #
I am from the Republic of Moldova, and most of the meds here are sold without a prescription. If you have fever or stomach ache, you do not need to see a doctor - you just go to the pharmacy and buy the meds you need. Only few meds require a prescription here, in Moldova, and this is because they present an interest for drug addicted people. Anyway, I am moving to Gdansk in a few days, and I am just wondering about the situation there. Do all the meds require a prescription in Poland? Can someone please tell me what meds can be bought without a prescription? I am not asking about something in particular, but I would really like to be able to buy some allergy or fever meds without seeing a doctor first. And what about the pain killers? And I also have another question - would it be a good idea to bring some of the meds with me from Moldova or would it cause problems at the customs? Obviously, I am speaking about small amounts for personal use - just in case something happens.

SzwedwPolsceThreads: 13 Posts: 1,915 Joined: Feb 21, 09	Edited by: SzwedwPolsce Sep 17, 09, 21:05 / #
herbslady: Anyway, I am moving to Gdansk in a few days, and I am just wondering about the situation there. Do all the meds require a prescription in Poland? Can someone please tell me what meds can be bought without a prescription? I am not asking about something in particular, but I would really like to be able to buy some allergy or fever meds without seeing a doctor first. And what about the pain killers? You can buy many basic drugs without prescription. For example: - painkillers/against fever (aspirin, paracetamol, ibuprofen) - against stomach ulcer/pain (omeprazole) - against allergy (many different anti-histamines) - sprays to clear your nose when you have a cold - etc...