Most drugs that are sold as prescription medications in the United States are sold over-the-counter in Mexico, and a birth control pill called Ortho Evra is one of these, however, in Mexico it is know simply as Evra. It is much cheaper to purchase in Mexico, even without insurance. The easiest place to buy Evra is from Farmacias del Ahorro, which has thousands of locations all across Mexico and offers competitive prices.
Step 1
Locate a local Farmacias del Ahorro in the area you will visit. Use www.fahorro.com.mx/mexico.html to find a local outlet.
Step 2
Ask the pharmacist behind the counter for Evra, the Mexican equivalent of Ortho Evra.
Step 3
Show your passport or other government-issued identification to the cashier. Drug purchases in Mexico must be recorded in a register.
Step 4
Pay for the medicine by cash or credit card. You can purchase as many as you like, and you do not need a prescription.
Tips and Warnings
- Ortho Evra is sold in the United States, so it is legal to bring it into the United States from Mexico.
- It is legal to bring medication into the United States as long as it is for personal use. Therefore, purchasing abnormally large quantities may rouse the suspicion of customs officers.
Things You'll Need
- Passport or government ID
