Are medications cheaper in Hurghada, and what should you pack in your travel first-aid kit?
Based on 2 discussions with 3 participants · Last activity: 13 days ago
TL;DR
Many prescription medications (e.g. for diabetics) are much cheaper in Hurghada than back home — around 280 EGP per pack versus far higher prices abroad. Pack antiseptic and bandages for scrapes, and avoid bringing medications back across borders without a prescription, as customs may search luggage.
What the community said
The seabed in Hurghada is often rocky or covered with coral/shell debris, so it's easy to scrape your feet or knees wading in or swimming out. Bring antiseptic and adhesive bandages — travelers often forget these while packing other medications.
18 days ago Antiseptic and bandages
Diabetes medications purchased in Egypt can attract close attention during customs baggage checks when bringing them back for someone else, so be cautious about transporting them across the border.
31 days ago Diabetes medication
The same long-term prescription medication costs about 1600 RUB per month back home, while an equivalent pack at Hurghada pharmacies costs only around 280 EGP.
44 days ago 280 EGP per pack