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How easy is it to get high blood pressure medication in Thailand for retirees?

Oct 14, 2025
2 days ago
Paul ********
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yet again I have another question, it's not visa related but about retirement in the great country of Thailand, it's really for all you older gentleman out there, I've been put on high blood pressure tablets and the important question/ advice is how easy is it to get your medication over there, anyone with the same issues please message and tell me how you got on, thanks everyone,
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TLDR : Answer Summary
Retirees in Thailand can easily obtain high blood pressure medications from pharmacies without a prescription. Common medications like Losartan, Amlodipine, and Candesartan are generally available over the counter at affordable prices, with some users recommending obtaining supplies from local hospitals for better prices. There are no significant barriers in accessing these medications, making it convenient for expatriates managing high blood pressure.
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Walt **************
Losartan 3.8 baht a pill, very cheap and everywhere
Anthony ********
I buy amlodpine and Ramipril , Amlodpine cheap ,Ramipril not cheap
Ray ********
NO PROBLEM.

You will be amazed at just what medications you can buy over the counter.

No questions, no prescriptions, no awkward questions.

I have MANY pre existing conditions over here and I can buy All my medications over the counter, but I usually get 4 months supply of everything from our local Hospital, because it's much cheaper.

I hope that puts your mind at ease.
Paul ********
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@Ray *******
thanks for your reply,
Chris *********************
Easy I used to get my steroids from the pharmacy with out prescription.
Wannikea *********
It's the Kingdom of Thailand
Gary ********
@Wannikea ********
everything's available
Michael ********
Easy enough to get, though i do order 3 months supply from med consult now after getting a dodgy batch from a pharmacy once
James **********
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Galen *******
Very easy, you can get nearly everything without prescription in a pharmacy. As for your high blood pressure avoid the sexy girls and take candesartan or amlodipin after meal.๐Ÿ™
Stan ******
@Galen ******
the sexy girls could be what keeps his pressure low. Stress relief and all that ๐Ÿ˜‰
Colin *********
@Stan *****
definitely... I was listening to talkback radio here in Oz, while in my car this evening. They had a health segment, which was mostly focused on women's health post menopause, but mentioned that having sex when older, reduces risk of heart attack by thirty percent (scientific fact).
Lynnette *******
Pharmacies have most of these. But might depend on what your Dr prescribed. I could get Losartan and Amlodpine
Chris *******
ALMOST ALL available cheap OTC
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