{"id":156,"date":"2023-09-11T12:00:59","date_gmt":"2023-09-11T04:00:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.pacificprime.hk\/blog\/?p=156"},"modified":"2025-01-22T15:22:28","modified_gmt":"2025-01-22T07:22:28","slug":"where-to-buy-drugs-in-hong-kong","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.hk\/blog\/where-to-buy-drugs-in-hong-kong\/","title":{"rendered":"Where to Buy Medicine in Hong Kong"},"content":{"rendered":"

When it comes to purchasing drugs in Hong Kong, it\u2019s important to know the three categories of sellers: convenience stores, authorized sellers, and clinics\/hospitals. These points of sale are the only legal means of purchasing drugs in the country.<\/span><\/p>\n

In this <\/span>Pacific Prime Hong Kong<\/span><\/a> article, we will go into detail on the three categories of sellers, a list of well-known authorized sellers, the regulation of pharmacies, and the importance of health insurance.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

This article is also part of the <\/span>Where to Buy Medicine in Hong Kong Guide<\/span><\/a>, which aims to provide expatriates and travellers with the necessary information required for their lives and travels. <\/span><\/p>\n

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The Three Categories of Drug Sellers in Hong Kong?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

In Hong Kong, there are a total of 3 categories of sellers: convenience stores, organized sellers, and clinics\/hospitals. Convenience stores can only sell Category 3 drugs (over-the-counter drugs), whereas pharmacies and clinics\/hospitals can provide prescription drugs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Listed below are the 3 categories and their respective descriptions:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n