My family and I are planning a long stay in Playa del Carmen and I'm curious about the pharmacy services there.
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Coming from Canada where everything requires a prescription. I've heard you can buy most medications over the counter in Mexico. Is that true? What about controlled substances?
My US health insurance doesn't cover me abroad. What are the popular options? I'm 35, healthy, and mainly want coverage for emergencies and hospital stays.
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I need a general practitioner for routine checkups. I have international insurance (Cigna Global) but not sure how the healthcare system works here. Do I just walk into a clinic?
