Do I need a prescription to buy prescription medication in Da Nang, Vietnam?

From messages by 7 participants in 3 sources · Last activity: 5 days ago

TL;DR

Pharmacy practice in Da Nang can vary: some travelers report being asked only to confirm that a doctor prescribed the medicine, but it is best to carry the original prescription plus a photo. The discussion does not identify a confirmed source for ADHD medication.

What the community said

The discussion does not name a confirmed Da Nang pharmacy or clinic for ADHD medication. For these medicines, use a licensed clinic or pharmacy and bring a valid prescription.

5 days ago

Carry the original prescription for prescription medicines: a pharmacy may ask to see it, and some may retain the paper prescription.

62 days ago Original prescription

Keep a photo of your prescription on your phone as a backup, particularly if a pharmacy keeps the paper copy.

62 days ago Prescription photo

Requirements can depend on the individual pharmacist: one reported experience involved only verbally confirming that a doctor had prescribed the medicine. This should not be treated as a substitute for documentation for controlled medicines.

62 days ago