Where to buy medicines in Egypt for a tourist?

Medicines in Egypt can be bought only in pharmacies, which are abundant both in tourist and regular areas of resort cities. For tourists, it is better to choose large, trusted pharmacies rather than small street stalls. Here are some tips for choosing:

• Large chain pharmacies: They employ qualified pharmacists who can give competent advice and select an analogue. In small pharmacies, often just salespeople work.
• Compliance with storage conditions: In large pharmacies, there are refrigerators and medicines are stored properly, not in the sun.
• Fair prices: On all Egyptian-made medicines, the price is fixed and printed on the packaging. In reputable pharmacies, they do not erase or cover it, and the calculation is strictly according to it.

It is best to pay in Egyptian pounds, as paying in dollars or euros will give you an unfavorable exchange rate. Always check the price on the box and ask for a receipt.

More useful details and shopping life hacks are described in our detailed guide: Medicines from Egypt – which ones are worth buying, how and where to buy, prices.

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