Medications in Spain
How prescription medications are regulated, dispensed and bought in Spain. The medicines regulator is AEMPS (Agencia Española de Medicamentos y Productos Sanitarios), and prices are quoted in EUR.
- Regulator
- AEMPS (Agencia Española de Medicamentos y Productos Sanitarios)
- Currency
- EUR
Prescription rules
In Spain, most active medications require a prescription, with the SNS (national health system) covering a portion based on the patient's contribution group. Receta electrónica is widely used.
Pharmacy practice
Spanish farmacias are typically independent and tightly regulated; the green cross signage marks every authorised pharmacy. Pharmacist consultation is normalised and often the first point of healthcare contact.
Buying online
Online sale of prescription medication is restricted in Spain — only physical farmacias and AEMPS-authorised online channels for non-prescription medication are permitted. Tele-prescribing has expanded since 2020.
Medications
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AcyclovirAcyclovir200mg · 400mg · 800mg -
AddyiFlibanserin100mg -
AllegraFexofenadine30mg · 60mg · 120mg · 180mg -
AmbienZolpidem5mg · 10mg · 6.25mg CR · 12.5mg CR -
AmoxilAmoxicillin250mg · 500mg · 875mg -
AndroGelTestosterone1% · 1.62% -
AtivanLorazepam0.5mg · 1mg · 2mg -
AugmentinAmoxicillin/Clavulanate500/125mg · 875/125mg · 1000/62.5mg -
AvodartDutasteride0.5mg -
AygestinNorethindrone Acetate5mg -
Brand CialisTadalafil20mg -
Brand PremarinConjugated Estrogens0.3mg · 0.625mg · 1.25mg
Categories
- Allergy and Antihistamines
- Anti-anxiety Medications
- Anti-Depressants
- Antibiotics
- Antifungal Medications
- Antiviral Medications
- Cardiovascular Medications
- Diabetes Treatment
- Diuretics
- Erectile Dysfunction (ED)
- Eye Care and Ophthalmic Treatments
- Gastrointestinal Medications
- Male and Female Pattern Hair Loss
- Hormones and Birth Control
- Neurological Medications
- Pain Relief Medications
- Respiratory Medications
- Sleep Aids and Hypnotics
- Women's Sexual Health
Active ingredients
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