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PB Medical Center

Posted: Sun Dec 7, 2025 9:04am
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Gary

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Location: Playa Blanca

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Hi 

I have forgot to pack enough blood thinning tablets is it best to see the Dr and get a prescription or buy direct from chemist

Gary 

ginny23

Posted: Sun Jan 4, 2026 11:01am

ginny23

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Joined: 14 Jul 2019

Posted: Sun Jan 4, 2026 11:01am

You could try the farmacias but if you need a prescription then head to the Centro de Salud with your EHIC/GHIC and passport.  If you go anywhere else they are private clinics and you’ll have to pay. 

Gary

Posted: Sun Jan 4, 2026 11:15am

Gary

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Posts: 112

11 helpful points

Location: Playa Blanca

Joined: 10 Jan 2021

Posted: Sun Jan 4, 2026 11:15am

My card had expired had to apply for a temporary prc 

The mc was excellent filled in a form see triage 1st then doctor got my prescription all sorted in a hr

Got home downloaded a refund form keep all the paper work as evidence and posted 

Now looking forward to a month in Caleta de Fuste in 4 days

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