Lumigan eye drops

[keithal]

Hi - does anyone know if Lumigan eye drops are available on Fuerteventura, and if so are they "over the counter" or only available by prescription?

Thank you, Keith

[keithal]

Anyone?

Keith

[woe10]

The Generic name is  bimatoprost. You could ask for that, and it will be cheaper too, than brand name.
From what I've Googled, it seems you may need a prescription.

If you're in the UK, I'd bring some with you.

[keithal]

Thank you Woe. I've just started using them so don't yet know how long a bottle lasts - and it's tiny! I'm coming over for 5 1/2 weeks so definitely bring a spare bottle and a prescription. Prescription only in the UK sounds like the same in the Canaries.

Keith

[woe10]

Hello, yes you can buy Bimatoprost  ( generic name ) in the pharmacy without prescription.

But it's â,¬ 18.93 for one.

[keithal]

Thank you Woe - good to know that it's possible as a back up. Even at that price it's quite a bit cheaper than you could get it in the UK, just glad I don't have to pay for prescriptions, one of the advantages of living in Wales!

[Riverman]

Once opened the bottle has a 28 day life and must be discarded after that date. You should be able to request your surgery to provide a prescription to cover the whole of your visit so you shouldn't need to buy any whilst away.