Keyword: prescriptions

Things to remember 1. Find out what kind of prescription you need 2. Consider whether you need other documents to import medicines 3. Pack your medication carefully for the trip 4. Apply for reimbursement for medicines purchased abroad, if necessary Travelling abroad from Finland? Are you planning to buy the medicines needed for the […]

You can buy medicines from other EU or EEA countries either with a separate paper prescription or with an electronic prescription. Paper prescription for purchasing medication abroad You can ask the prescribing professional for a prescription that is valid in EU and EEA countries. The prescription is called a ‘Medical prescription for purchasing medication abroad’. […]

Can I buy medicines from a Finnish pharmacy with a prescription issued abroad? You can purchase medication with a prescription issued in another EU or EEA country or Switzerland from a Finnish pharmacy if the medication in question is licensed for sale in Finland. The prescription must include the details of the patient, the prescription’s […]

In Finland, medical prescriptions are electronic – doctors do not issue paper prescriptions. It is possible to issue paper and telephone prescriptions during system malfunctions, but the pharmacy converts them to electronic prescriptions. You can purchase medication prescribed to you at any pharmacy by presenting a patient guide provided by your doctor, your Kela card […]