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Also known as over-the-counter (OTC) medicines, non-prescription medicines are medicines that can be purchased without a prescription, and can be bought from both online and physical pharmacies without a prescription.
You just have to make sure that the website where you are buying has the legal verification of the health authorities. Therefore, at Farmaciasdirect you can buy medicines online with complete peace of mind, as it has its own Authorised Centre Identification Number (AIN): 20362.
Spain has a regulated system for the sale of medicines online. Farmaciasdirect is the largest Spanish pharmacy authorised and registered by the health authorities for the sale of medicines without a prescription, so it meets all the required standards of quality and safety.
The websites that sell medicines online without prescription are reviewed by the health authorities to ensure that they comply with strict quality controls. You can check that you are browsing an authorised pharmacy just by checking the following sections:
OTC (Over-The-Counter) medicines, i.e. medicines that can be bought without a prescription in a physical pharmacy, can be bought in their entirety at Farmaciasdirect. In fact, we have one of the largest international catalogues of OTC medicines to meet the needs of all our patients.
These over-the-counter medicines are intended in many cases to treat minor ailments and are considered safe for use without the direct supervision of a doctor, as long as the manufacturer's instructions are followed.
Also, if you have any questions, our team is made up of a team of registered pharmacists to whom you can submit your queries via our Pharmaceutical Advice page, and they will respond as soon as possible to answer your questions.
No Spanish pharmacy is accredited to sell prescription medicines online. Legislation does not allow this so that patients are obliged to follow the guidelines of the health authorities and doctors. This guarantees the protection of patients, always following the indications of health professionals.
However, the Ministry of Health allows the sale of medicines without prescription on the websites of pharmacies that meet a series of mandatory requirements. At Farmaciasdirect we have the approval of the health authorities to be able to sell OTC and EFP medicines, over-the-counter or without prescription.
There are currently a multitude of medicines on the market that help to alleviate different ailments and problems, whether they occur on an occasional or recurring basis.
These are some of them:
The analgesic action helps to relieve all types of pain: headache, muscular pain. Among the best known active ingredients to treat these ailments are ibuprofen, naxoprene and paracetamol, which are marketed in a multitude of brands.
For these ailments, anti-flu medicines are the ideal solution, as they are made up of several active ingredients that treat the symptoms. They are available in a variety of formats such as capsules, effervescent tablets and syrups, among others.
These are medicines that act quickly to eliminate nasal or ocular congestion. They come in different formats, including nasal nebulisers, or ointments such as Vicks Vaporub.
There are different medicines depending on whether it is a productive cough (coughwith mucus) or an unproductive cough (dry cough). Mucolytics and expectorants are usually used for mucus coughs, while antitussives are used for dry coughs. Most of these drugs are available in syrup form, regardless of the type of cough.
These are a type of medicine designed to treat mouth and pharynx problems. This includes various ailments such as sore or swollen throat, canker sores and mouth infections, aphonia. Although lozenges are the most commonly used, there are also others, such as mouthwashes, tablets or sprays.
These are two of the most common problems that occur in the digestive system. Fortunately, there are over-the-counter medicines available to relieve the various symptoms, such as indigestion, heartburn or the presence of reflux or gas.
These are drugs that act through a process of absorption that captures bacterial toxins from the intestinal tract, resulting in a more solid stool. Intestinal probiotics may be useful for those prone to diarrhoea, as they help to strengthen the immune system.
These are medicines that act on histamine, a substance released by the body when an allergic reaction occurs. Their mechanism of action is precisely to prevent the body from secreting histamine.
Laxatives are widely used in cases of constipation, as they promote the elimination of faeces. They can also be used in the case of hospital tests requiring bowel or rectal examination.
Probiotics are very useful for regenerating the intestinal flora, helping to treat and prevent diarrhoea in both adults and children. Probiotics are also available for vaginal flora, helping to prevent recurrent cystitis.
Problems related to hair loss in men, known as androgenic alopecia, are generally solved by means of daily lotions. Depending on the consistency with which they are applied, their effects will be more or less noticeable. Among the different formats that exist, the foam is presented as the new one due to its easy application.
It should be borne in mind that the results of these products begin to be noticed over a period of months and, if the treatment is discontinued, the skin may return to its original state.
This includes the typical medicines that we should all have at home to be able to treat small cuts or wounds, such as dressings, alcohol, hydrogen peroxide, cloherxidine (such as Cristalmina), povidone iodine (such as Betadine), etc. It is important to have these types of drugs as a solution to unforeseen events that need a quick cure. You can buy this type of products through this link.
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has recognised homeopathy as a non-conventional therapy based on the principle of "like cures like". Diluted homeopathic medicines are used in this practice to stimulate the body's defences and promote healing. Homeopathy is a holistic health approach, personalised care for each patient and a reduction in the over-consumption of medicines. You can buy homeopathic products by clicking on this link.
Although these acronyms are no longer in use, they are still used today. And not infrequently, the terms OTC and EFP are used as synonyms, when they do not mean the same thing. Let us look at
You can buy medicines online without prescription at FarmaciasDirect with complete confidence, as we only sell over-the-counter products that are not subject to medical prescription. These drugs have a price regulated by the health authorities, so you cannot get them cheaper than in our online shop.
Laws regulating the sale of medicines without a prescription
Article 2.5 of Law 29/2006, of 26 July, on guarantees and rational use of medicines and health products, limits sales by telematic procedures to medicines not subject to prescription.
Royal Decree 870/2013 of 8 November 2013 regulates the distance sale of medicinal products for human use not subject to prescription to the public via websites.
