Medication in Mauritius

Loïc · 2020-03-04T11:06:48+01:00

Discuss medication availability and experiences in Mauritius, including prices, effectiveness, and alternatives for locals and travelers.

尝辞茂肠 ViP

Member since 14 January 2019

尝辞茂肠ViP04 March 2020 09:06:48

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Good morning everyone,

Whether it's a simple cold or a chronic illness, medication and medicine use vary from country to country and culture to culture.

When you are used to certain brands or types of drugs, being in a country like Mauritius with different rules can affect your daily well-being.

Some drugs also differ in name, price, dosage, active molecule, so we would like to hear your opinion on these issues:

Have you ever had difficulties finding familiar or useful medicines for your health in your host country?

Have you ever been faced with a shortage of medicines in Mauritius?

Would you have said that in Mauritius drugs are more or less expensive than in your home country? Do you find them more or less effective or of similar quality?

What is the place of alternative medicines in your host country? Have you ever used them?

Thank you in advance for your feedback,

尝辞茂肠

Toyotamr2 New member

Member since 09 February 2020

Toyotamr2New member09 March 2020 06:39:56

Hi There, Mauritius is definitely way more expensive than South Africa. We never have a shortage of medicine in South Africa.

katechady Active member

Member since 10 February 2020

katechadyActive member09 March 2020 12:24:32

I had Generic Valproate run Out in Mauritius, which is what I used for 5 years in Australia, prior to moving here, about 4 weeks ago. I was offered a French Version, called Depakin, which all the Chemist鈥檚 said where the same. It was Depakin Chrono, sustained release, not in a Pure form, is what I needed. And only a Dr at the Hospital could tell me this. No GP. I had Shaking, stammering, Episode鈥檚 and many other side effects from this Medicine.

To get a World Standard of Excellence, in Medicine, as an Expat or Tourist, you might need to go to Welkin. One of the Best, if not the best Medical place on the Island.

Hospital in Australia, wheather it be Public or Private is Quite Good. Many things here, are French also.
Private Cover, can help Tourist or Expat feel more comfortable, and get the Best care.

All the Best,
Kate