{"id":4274,"date":"2026-10-02T17:22:23","date_gmt":"2026-10-02T09:22:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.hk\/blog\/?p=4274"},"modified":"2026-10-02T17:22:27","modified_gmt":"2026-10-02T09:22:27","slug":"where-to-buy-medicine-and-prescription-drugs-in-hong-kong","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.hk\/blog\/where-to-buy-medicine-and-prescription-drugs-in-hong-kong\/","title":{"rendered":"Where to Buy Medicine and Prescription Drugs in Hong Kong"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Knowing <\/span><b>where to buy medicine in Hong Kong<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can help expats avoid counterfeit or improperly supplied products. The key is to understand the difference between pharmacies, licensed medicine stores, and other retailers, and to know which medicine requires a prescription.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dh.gov.hk\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hong Kong\u2019s Department of Health<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> regulates pharmaceutical products through Pharmacy and Poisons Ordinance. Medicines must generally be registered before they can legally be sold.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Where Can You <strong>Buy Medicine in Hong Kong<\/strong>?<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><b>Where you can buy medicine<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> depends on how it is classified:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table has-small-font-size wp-states-b6be9d30\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medicine Type<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Where you can buy it<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prescription Required?<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Non-poison medicines<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Any retail shop<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Part 2 poisons<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pharmacy or licensed medicine store<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pharmacy-only medicines<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Registered pharmacy<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No, but pharmacist supervision is required<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prescription-only medicines<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Registered pharmacy<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Antibiotics<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Registered pharmacy<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes<\/span><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Common over-the-counter medicines may be available from pharmacies or licensed medicine stores, while prescription medicines can only be supplied by a registered pharmacy under pharmacist supervision. Antibiotics and dangerous drugs are also prescription-only.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>What Is The Difference Between a Pharmacy and a Medicine Store?<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not every shop selling <\/span><b>medicine in Hong Kong<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a pharmacy. The Department of Health distinguishes between <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.drugoffice.gov.hk\/eps\/do\/en\/consumer\/news_informations\/relicList2.html?indextype=4A\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Authorized Sellers of Poisons (ASPs)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, commonly known as pharmacies, and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.drugoffice.gov.hk\/eps\/do\/en\/healthcare_providers\/news_informations\/relicList3A_index.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Listed Sellers of Poisons (LSPs)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, commonly known as medicine stores.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Registered pharmacies can sell Part 1 poisons and prescription medicines when the relevant requirements are met. <\/span><b>Medicine stores in<\/b> <b>Hong Kong<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can sell non-poison medicines and Part 2 poisons, but cannot sell prescription medicines or other Part 1 poisons.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A registered pharmacy should display its registration information and pharmacist attendance hours. Some pharmacies also display the \u201c<\/span><b>Rx<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d logo. You can verify licensed pharmacies and medicine stores through the Hong Kong Department of Health\u2019s Drug Office.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>How Can You Check Whether Medicine is Legitimate?<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before purchasing medicine, check the packaging for a Hong Kong registration number in the format <\/span><b>HK-XXXXX<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Registered pharmaceutical products should also include information such as the product name, active ingredients, manufacturer, batch number, expiry date, and storage conditions.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.drugoffice.gov.hk\/eps\/do\/en\/pharmaceutical_trade\/search_drug_database.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Drug Office\u2019s Search Drug Database<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> lets you verify whether a pharmaceutical product is registered. If you are unsure about a medicine, speak with a pharmacist or doctor.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Can You<strong> Buy Medicine Online in Hong Kong?<\/strong><\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Buying medicine online requires extra caution. <\/span><b>Hong Kong\u2019s pharmaceutical regulations<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> also apply to online sales, and medicines must meet the relevant registration and licensing requirements.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Department of Health states that no licensee has been authorized to conduct online retail sales of controlled medicines, including prescription-only medicines, pharmacy-only medicines, antibiotics, and dangerous drugs.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you purchase medicine online, check:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether the seller is licensed\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether the medicine has an <\/span><b>HK-XXXXX<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> registration number.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether the product information and packaging appear legitimate.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether the seller is an identifiable and authorized source.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be especially cautious with medicines offered through social media, messaging apps, or overseas websites. The Department of Health has investigated illegal online sales of unregistered medicines and products containing undeclared controlled ingredients.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Where <strong>Can You Buy Chinese Medicine in Hong Kong?<\/strong><\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chinese medicines are regulated separately from Western pharmaceutical products under <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cmchk.org.hk\/cmp\/eng\/#..\/..\/eng\/main_ord.htm\"><b>Hong Kong\u2019s Chinese Medicine Ordinance<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Chinese herbal medicines include those listed under <\/span><b>Schedule 1 and Schedule 2<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of the legislation.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to purchase Chinese herbal medicines, look for a licensed Chinese medicine retailer. Online retailers must also hold the <\/span><b>appropriate license<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and comply with requirements for internet sales.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For Schedule 1 medicines and other treatments where professional assessment is appropriate, consider <\/span><b>consulting a registered Chinese medicine practitioner<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> before purchasing or using the medicine.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Does<strong> Health Insurance Cover Prescription Medicine?<\/strong><\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether health insurance covers prescription medication depends on the policy. Many international health insurance plans separate inpatient and outpatient benefits, with prescription medicines commonly falling under <\/span><b>outpatient coverage<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When choosing a plan, check whether it covers:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prescription medications<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Doctor and specialist consultations<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Outpatient treatment<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pre-existing conditions<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chronic conditions and ongoing medication<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Emergency treatment<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Treatment outside Hong Kong<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><b>Pre-existing conditions may be excluded<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, subject to waiting periods, or covered under specific terms depending on the insurer and policy.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Key Takeaway<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When looking for a <\/span><b>drug store near you or a pharmacy in Hong Kong<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, check that the retailer is properly licensed and that the medicine has a valid Hong Kong registration number. Prescription medicines, antibiotics, and other controlled medicines must be obtained through the appropriate channels, while non-prescription medicines may be available from licensed medicine stores.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are unsure whether a medicine is suitable or legitimate, speak with a pharmacist or doctor before purchasing it. Checking the seller and product registration can help you avoid unregistered or improperly supplied medicines.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Get The Right Health Insurance for Life in Hong Kong<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Knowing <\/span><b>where to buy medicine<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is important, but the right health insurance can also help you manage the wider costs of healthcare in Hong Kong.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.hk\/insurance-plans\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get the right plan for you at Pacific Prime Hong Kong<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Explore health insurance options based on your healthcare needs, budget, preferred hospitals, and geographical coverage.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.hk\/compare-quotes\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get a quote today<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and find a plan that fits your needs.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Frequently Asked Questions<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1790932547565\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Where can expats buy prescription medicine in Hong Kong?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Prescription medicines must be supplied through a registered pharmacy under the relevant prescription and pharmacist supervision requirements.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1790932565014\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Can you buy antibiotics without a prescription in Hong Kong?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Antibiotics are prescription-only medicines and require a valid prescription.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1790932570252\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Are online pharmacies legal in Hong Kong?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Online medicine sales are subject to the same pharmaceutical registration and licensing requirements as physical sales. The Department of Health states that no licensee has currently been authorized to conduct online retail sales of controlled medicines.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Knowing where to buy medicine in Hong Kong can help expats avoid counterfeit or improperly supplied 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