Is there anyway to get an antibiotic perscrition while down in Negril?

[Comforts of Home Nursing]

My comment keeps getting deleted. I wouldn't trust a pharmacist to diagnose and prescribe. He is not legally licensed to do so and not able to assess someone. He or anyone referring him to give antibiotics without Dr order will be responsible if any reaction, interaction or worse happens! I can assess, video consult or refer you so you can get prescription through the correct pathway. Best be safe while you are here! Keep my number handy for future needs!www.j.mp/comfortsJA

[Rob]

Beth,

Nothing at all of yours is being removed or altered. I don't understand why you think that they are being removed. It is not the case.

As for an out of country prescription, I should have been more clear. The first, least expensive option (in fact it is free) is to take the script to a pharmacy. The pharmacist on duty would be able to let you know if that particular prescription is available or a local equivalent. There are certain drugs that are not available here at all, and other drugs do not require a prescription here. They are over the counter.

If the pharmacy can fill the prescription, they will tell you to take it to one of the certified Jamaican doctors so that a new script can be written and they can fill it.

Going to a doctor first is the more expensive option of the two, especially if the drug is simply not available and there are no local equivalent drug. Or if the drug is over the counter in Jamaica.

But please read the full thread. All your posts are still there.

[Odinson]

Right on Rob! I would only add Traditional Healers to your last sentence list.

[Rob]

Beth,

Please clarify that we are on the same page that none of your posts have been removed?

Thanks.