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Can retired military in Thailand using TriCare receive prescription medications by mail?
TriCareretired militaryprescription medicationsThailand pharmacy regulationsover-the-counter medicationsimporting medication
Jan 19, 2026
3 months ago
Robert ********
ORIGINAL POSTERA question for those who are retired military living in Thailand and who uses TriCare. Can you get your prescription medicines sent to your home address, or mailed there, like high blood pressure. Type 2 diabetes meds, for example?
TLDR : Answer Summary
Retired military individuals using TriCare should know that Express Scripts does not ship medications to foreign addresses, including Thailand. Instead, many prescription medications available in the US can often be purchased over-the-counter from local pharmacies in Thailand. It is advisable to check if needed medications are available locally and possibly explore local pharmacy services for more convenience.
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Rory *********
No you get them over the counter here
Tyler *******
Importing medication is highly regulated.
In Thailand, pharmacists can prescribe medicine and give it to you OTC. You don’t need to go to a doctor first. It would be easier if you can find out if the medicine you need (it may be under a different brand name) can be picked up at a local pharmacy.
In Thailand, pharmacists can prescribe medicine and give it to you OTC. You don’t need to go to a doctor first. It would be easier if you can find out if the medicine you need (it may be under a different brand name) can be picked up at a local pharmacy.
Frank **********
Express Scripts will not ship medication to foreign addresses. Only to the US or it's territories or APO/FPO.
Phil *********
Connect with Local Groups: Join Facebook groups like "US Vets & Active Duty Living in and Visiting Thailand FMP and VA too" for real-time advice and provider lists.
G ***************
You can purchase over the counter. See the pharmacist for details... a surprising number of Rx in USA are OTC in Thailand.
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