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

Thailand Healthcare Medication High Blood Pressure Expats Retirement Pharmacies

Oct 14, 2025

2 months 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

Many expats report that it is very easy to obtain high blood pressure medications in Thailand. Most pharmacies offer a wide range of medications over-the-counter (OTC), including common prescriptions like Losartan, Amlodipine, and Ramipril, often without the need for a doctor's prescription. There are numerous accounts of expats successfully purchasing these medications without difficulty.

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Walt **************

Losartan 3.8 baht a pill, very cheap and everywhere

2 months ago

Anthony ********

I buy amlodpine and Ramipril , Amlodpine cheap ,Ramipril not cheap

2 months ago

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.

2 months ago

Paul ********

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@Ray *******

thanks for your reply,

2 months ago

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Paul ********

Chris *********************

Easy I used to get my steroids from the pharmacy with out prescription.

2 months ago

Wannikea *********

It's the Kingdom of Thailand

2 months ago

Gary ********

@Wannikea ********

everything's available

2 months ago

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Gary ********

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

2 months ago

James **********

OTC

2 months ago

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.🙏

2 months ago

Stan ******

@Galen ******

the sexy girls could be what keeps his pressure low. Stress relief and all that 😉

2 months ago

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).

2 months ago

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Colin *********

Lynnette *******

Pharmacies have most of these. But might depend on what your Dr prescribed. I could get Losartan and Amlodpine

2 months ago

Chris *******

ALMOST ALL available cheap OTC

2 months ago

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Chris *******

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