Can Azithromycin Be Bought Over The Counter?

Posted on Sat, 19 May 2018

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Question : Hello my name is XXXX and I wanted to know if Azithromycin is something that I can buy over the counter?

Answered by Dr. Dr.Arnab (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
prescription required in this scenario...

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

I can understand your concern.

No, you'll be needing a prescription in order to obtain antibiotics like AZITHROMYCIN...

If it's an emergency, alternatively, you can visit the nearest ER/Urgent care and they may help you with that...

Let me know if I can assist you further...

Take Care
Kind Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee