Is it easy to purchase Amitriptyline, Omeprazole, Bisoprolol, Ramipril, Amlodipine, and Aspirin in Phuket, Thailand?

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Dec 23, 2022

2 years ago

Linz ************

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Firstly, May I extend my sincerest and deepest best wishes at this festive time to each and every one of you

Thank you for all the information and advice/ suggestions and indeed guidance you have provided me over the past few months, it is very much appreciated 

Now, May I also ask, if any of you have any experience in purchasing any (preferably all) of the following on a monthly basis in or around Phuket or Thailand in general and again, thank you

Are the following easy to get and what sort of costs are involved 

Amitriptyline 25mg (used for pain relief) 

Omeprazole 10mg (used to counteract side effects)

Bisoprolol Fumerate 2.5mg (blood pressure)

Ramipril 7.5mg (blood pressure)

Amlodipine 5mg (blood pressure)

Aspirin 75mg

Thank You Again

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The poster inquired about the availability and costs of several medications in Phuket, including Amitriptyline, Omeprazole, Bisoprolol, Ramipril, Amlodipine, and Aspirin. Community responses indicated that the mentioned medications are generally available, with Amlodipine being accessible in both 5mg and 10mg, while Ramipril might be substituted with a similar drug, Enalapril. Costs for obtaining a three-month supply of blood pressure tablets at a government hospital were reported to be around 700 THB. It was noted that branded medications tend to be pricier than the local generics.

Pauline *******

Amitriptyline, ramipril and amlodipine all widely available. I got aspirin 82mg here. Branded medications are usually higher price than generic Thai equivalent, but same ingredients.

2 years ago

Marco ********

Amlodipine is available both 5mg and 10mg tablets. Could not get ramipril, but you get similar ACE inhibitors like enalapril 20mg. Aspirine is uncommon here, due to risks of malaria and dengue fever. but ibuprufen and paracetamol is available.

2 years ago

Steve *******

Don't know if it's any help to you but I also have to take blood pressure tablets. To get mine I go to the local government hospital. I have a blood test and also see a doctor and then get prescribed 3 months supply of tablets. All for a cost of around 700 bht. All pretty efficient, even if a bit slow. Normally put half a day aside to get this done.

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