If you were looking at imported generic versions of the same medications that you take in the US, then pharmacy mark-ups (including tax) for imported generics are between 20-150%, compared with international reference prices. Other pharmacies may have cheaper prices than Bangkok Drugs, and Thai-made versions of the generics are cheaper than imported versions.Originally Posted by maump
maump,
I'm sure you're aware that the cost of prescription drugs in the U.S. is higher than any other country in the world. This is because the pharmaceutical industry, which is the largest industry in the U.S., provides huge cash donations to U.S politicians who don't ever want to put controls over the cost of prescription drugs for fear that the donations will stop. Plain and simple.
The article I've linked below, says that Thailand has some of the cheapest prices in the world for some generic and branded products. Unsurprisingly, the results show staggeringly high prices for many of the same drugs in the US.
The only thing I used a Thai pharmacy for are band aids and boner boosters - and both cost a quarter of the price as in the U.S.
https://www.pacificprime.co.th/blog/...ice-disparity/
I am not looking for imported generics, just generics. my medications are very common, long time generics. here is what I found based on comparing Bangkok online drugs store and cash at Costplusdrugs.com. NO insurance
some of you old guys are taking these...... are these the kind of prices you pay?
Comparison for 90 day supply from USA cash pharmacy Delivery $5 (total order):
Dilatrend [Carvedilol] 6.25 mg [Sheet of 10 tablets] ฿190.00 x 18 = ฿3420 / 90 day USA $11.40 /180 or ฿419
Ezetrol [Ezetimibe] 10 mg [Sheet of 10 tablets] ฿550.00 x 9 = ฿4950 USA $8.40/90 ฿309
Rosuvastatin Sandoz 20 mg [Box of 28 tablets] ฿910.00 x 3 = ฿2730 USA $6.60/90 ฿243
Ramipril (generic ACE inhibitor) Not listed online in Thailand? USA $7.50/90 or ฿276
Sildenafil Sidegra [Sildenafil] 100 mg [Box of 4 tablets] ฿180.00 USA $10.20/90 100mg or ฿375
CIalis generic Not listed online in Thailand USA 90 x 20 mg 12.40 or ฿456
maump....Im a bit surprised at this topic, sounds like you are have only become aware of the situation recently....its been well broadcasted that americans pay a lot more for their meds...a situation that for some reason is tolerated....have over the last 20 years read multiple articles of people sourcing from canada and mexico at a fraction of the cost.
oh woe is me...wheres the violin...u still live in a great country....still have thousands trying to hop over the border every day...so stop whining
....desantis in florida is bucking that trend...
Of course he is. because the age of the average voter in Florida is around 107...LOL
He's just trying to buck himself into the Whitehouse.
francois.....for heavens sake....i know u r french so automatically r at a disadvantage...stop posting inane crapola...obviously if someone has medical insurance then the meds will be subsidised....as in cheaper...
dodger....florida is great...have had 3 holidays in ft lauderdale...lotsa younger guys there on the hunt for older guys...fun to be had...
Dodger (September 4th, 2022)
....really...blood pressure and cholesterrol meds are pretty basic...no need to be such a girl about it...
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