Need prescription medicines while in Zakynthos? IASSIS MEDICAL offers fast access to valid prescriptions and trusted pharmacies for tourists.
Prescription Medicines in Zakynthos: What Tourists Should Know
If you’re traveling in Zakynthos and need prescription medication, you’re not alone. Whether you’ve forgotten your regular medication or need a new one for an unexpected illness, it’s important to know how to access prescription medicines safely and legally on the island.
Can Tourists Get Prescription Medicines in Zakynthos?
Yes—but there are a few things you should know:
You cannot walk into a pharmacy and request prescription-only medications without a valid prescription.
Foreign prescriptions are not always accepted, especially if handwritten or in a different language.
Greek pharmacies require either a local prescription or doctor referral.
Common Reasons Tourists Need Prescriptions
Lost or forgotten chronic medications (blood pressure, diabetes, etc.)
Urinary infections
Antibiotics for ear, skin, or throat infections
Motion sickness or vomiting
Asthma medication or inhalers
What You Should Bring
Your current medication box or packaging
Any proof of prescription (photo, email, medical report)
Passport or ID
Get Help from IASSIS MEDICAL Zakynthos
IASSIS MEDICAL provides fast and secure access to the medication you need:
We issue valid local prescriptions after quick consultation
English-speaking doctors available daily
Collaboration with trusted pharmacies across the island
Prescription refills, renewals, or emergency medications
We’re also happy to communicate with your doctor back home if needed.
Final Tips for Tourists
Don’t wait until symptoms get worse
Don’t buy medicine without professional advice
Always travel with a backup copy of your prescription if possible
Need assistance in Zakynthos?
IASSIS MEDICAL Zakynthos is ready to help. Whether it’s a minor issue or an unexpected health concern, you’ll find fast, friendly, and English-speaking care just minutes away. Travel smart. Travel safe. Travel with peace of mind.
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