💊Pharmacies

Where to get meds — and what's OTC

Farmacias Similares

5th Ave & Calle 8

7am–11pm

Cheapest generics, doctor on-site (~50 MXN consult). Good for minor stuff.

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Farmacia Guadalajara

Av. 30 & Constituyentes

24 hours

Big chain, full pharmacy + convenience store. Reliable name brands.

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Farmacia del Ahorro

Av. 30 (multiple)

7am–11pm

Trusted national chain — name brands, sunscreens, baby items.

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Farmacia San Pablo

Centro Maya plaza

8am–10pm

Premium pharmacy — imported brands, pricier but stocked like a US CVS.

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Farmacia YZA

Throughout downtown

Varies, many 24h

Local Yucatecan chain, good for late-night runs.

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What's different from the US

Antibiotics (amoxicillin, azithromycin). OTC in Mexico — but ask the doctor at Similares first if you're unsure.
Ivermectin, metronidazole. OTC for traveler's diarrhea / parasites. Doctor consult ~50 MXN.
Tramadol, codeine. Controlled — needs prescription. Don't try to take across the border.
Pseudoephedrine (Sudafed). Restricted in Mexico — bring your own if needed.
Birth control pills. Most are OTC and a fraction of US prices.
Sunscreen (reef-safe). Limited selection — bring your own. Required for cenotes & reefs.

Bring your prescription bottles if you're traveling with controlled meds. Pharmacies will dispense generics by molecule name — Tylenol = paracetamol, Advil = ibuprofeno.