How can travelers avoid overpaying for medicines in Sharm El Sheikh pharmacies, and is the official price printed on the box?
Based on 2 discussions with 3 participants · Last activity: 13 days ago
TL;DR
In Sharm El Sheikh pharmacies, the official medicine price is often embossed or printed directly on the package. Counterfeits are said to be uncommon, but travelers may still be quoted a higher price, so check the box before paying.
What the community said
For insect bites, travelers recommend Fenistil. They also advise checking the price embossed on the box, because some pharmacies quote tourists a higher amount than the printed price.
13 days ago Fenistil
Some travelers report that pharmacy staff may claim the price printed on the box is only for Egyptian citizens and try to charge more. Treat this as a cue to double-check the price and avoid accepting the first quote.
13 days ago printed box price
According to traveler reports, counterfeit medicines and supplements are relatively uncommon in Egypt. The price is usually marked directly on medicine boxes and on many vitamin packages, so that printed amount is the main reference when buying at a pharmacy.
13 days ago price marked on package