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There is a possibility those are not OTC amd would require a written prescription. I would suggest checking the pharmacy websites or contacting the major pharmacies (Carol Farmacia, being the largest chain), and asking. i would also suggest using the generic rather than brand names when asking.

Both are controlled and require a special prescription to get

@planner I am heading to DR soon and take Tylenol 1 for migraine and other issues.

Can I buy it there or fly into DR with it from Canada as it is considered OTC here.

your better off Bring all that OTC stuff yourself, Advil    ,  Bayer , Motrin   , Tylenol ,  ibuprofen

@Tippj Tylenol 1 has condiene in it which is why I am asking

Bring Tylenol 1 with you, in original container if possible.

can u get diabetic insulin fir free ther? Also where do u go fir blood work?

No it's not free.  Blood work at any lab. You can go in and ask for what you want checked and just pay.

I take one drug for high blood pressure. It was free for me in the USA while I was working as my company was self insured and wanted employees to take preventative meds. Telemisartan 80 mg I find is pricey in the DR. I paid $85 USD for 28 pills here in Sosua at the major pharmacies in Sosua/Puerto Plata area. However I have found the same medication available in Medellin Colombia for $7 USD for 30 pills. I now buy a years supply when I visit Medellin on the inexpensive direct Arajet flights from Santiago annually. Also, I find soft contact lens solution quite expensive in the DR at almost $18 USD for a 12 oz bottle. I just brought 14 bottles back with me from my annual visit to the USA. It can be bought at Walmart for 6.64 USD for two 12 oz bottles and brought back in checked luggage. You find ways to adapt when you live here.

@kraigsmyth

In preparation for our move I found this DR government website to check and see if my meds were available there and which to toss. You can see brand names are vastly different but you can look up the principal ingredients for something similar. So far I found diuretics and cholesterol meds. Surprisingly benedryl was not found.

Site: msp.gob.do. The site required some patience but it was fairly intuitive even being in Spanish as I am only beginning to learn the language.

@karynllanders

Some other options and work around options , as I do, I have health insurance in the states USA, not sure if your Canada or EU. However, I have all my meds (not controlled) mailed to my MBE box in Mami, and then its forwarded to me in the DR. I do this because if you get health insurance here , depending what insurance company (@planner) is our go to for health insurance here in the DR) not all medicine is covered and then depending on you DR plan a certain yearly peso amount you will be given, its between 150 to 200 bucks , after that is depleted then all medicine is out of pocket.

Please anyone feel free to add on or keep me honest..

Ps saw your from Canada so what i mentioned may not apply, i am American not sure how Canada RX works

I only get medications shipped in if I cannot get them here.  Medication here is often much less expensive then in the USA!  For example I take natural dessicated thyroxin and it's not available here, that's shipped in.  And, never try to ship in any controlled substances, that will get you trouble.

@karynllanders

Can you provide more guidance on where you found this list? Your link just goes to the main MSP website and I can't find a list of medications available.

@ddmcghee

Me either,  I looked as well.

@ddmcghee

Hello the url does show as MSP.gob.do

the actual site name is

GOBIERNO DE LA

REPÚBLICA DOMINICANA

SALUD PUBLICA

I SEARCHED:

Consulta de Registro Sanitario de Productos Farmacéuticos

here you have that option of inputting principal ingredient or a name. Ingredient was easiest as brand names differ among countries. I was in pharmaceuticals most of adult career so pretty intuitive for me. American here will be consulting local docs for suitable alternative for one med I couldn’t find. Wish I could help with screenshot.

I should be able to post the link since I've been around a while!

Let's try this:

@ddmcghee

However you got there that’s the ticket!!😀

@karynllanders

Your background explains why it was intuitive for you!  It sure wasn't for me and I have been here almost 22 years!   It's a useful site for many, so thanks!

And thanks for posting the link Denise!

@planner

This site has been ver helpful in understand many of the nuances of the country. Big move for us with lots to take in. We are learning from you all.

Glad it's helpful honey!!! We try to share what we know!