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Finnish prescriptions
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 […]
Buying medicines online
A pharmacy operating in Finland can sell medicines online if it has notified the Finnish Medicines Agency (Fimea) of the shop. Fimea maintains a list (in Finnish) of legitimate online pharmacies in Finland. Buying medicines from the online shop of a foreign pharmacy If you order medication from another EU country, make sure that you […]
Patient insurance considerations when using health services abroad
17.11.2025When seeking health services at a foreign clinic or hospital, ensure in advance that you are aware of matters related to patient safety. The Finnish national patient insurance only covers treatment provided in Finland.
Taking medicines abroad
Before your trip, you should determine any restrictions as there is variation between countries in terms of the quantities and types of medication you may bring with you. In addition to this, it is a good idea to find out about any rules and restrictions in any countries of transit. In some cases, an import […]
What do I do in an emergency abroad?
The emergency number in all EU countries is 112. In addition, 112 is also the emergency number in Norway, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, Israel, Russia and Turkey. You can also obtain help and advice from the following bodies during your stay abroad: Travel organisers If you are on a package tour, the local representatives of […]