I have a uk prescription and I’m wondering if I can get medication here

26-year-old womana year ago

I am currently in Quebec City (from the UK) and my regular medication has been delayed in the mail due to a cyber attack I have my UK prescription is it possible to get my medication with that here or any advise?

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Naji-tom Samaha · a year ago

Hello Miss, I am sorry to read about your troubles! Unfortunately, only prescriptions written by a doctor licensed in Canada are legal here. You will have to visit a doctor at a walk-in clinic to obtain a prescription.

Kind regards,

Tom Samaha, pharmacist

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