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When buying any type of medication, make sure that there is no restriction for its purchase over the counter.

To buy any controlled medication, you need a prescription with the original signature issued by a Mexican doctor. It must also include the seal from the State Health Authorities and serial-number.

Possession of controlled medications without a Mexican prescription is a serious crime.

With a prescription you can only obtain up to 30 days of medication.

Under no circumstances should you buy or pay for a prescription, it is considered a serious federal crime.

For more information call the State Health Authorities by dialing the toll free number locally 01 800 025 6580, for a complete listing of controlled medication in Mexico, go to the web site:

www.cofepris.gob.mx

You can also contact the Federal Attorney Genera’s Crime Prevention Office at (011 52 664) 633-6889 or 90, the Association of Pharmacies at (011 52 664) 685-0170 in Tijuana, or contact you nearest consulate.

Remember that if you purchase any medicine requiring a prescription and you buy it over the counter, you are at risk of being detained by the police authorities. Use common sense.