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When traveling to Mexico, travelers may bring non-prescription oral medications for personal use. However, injectable medications and syringes may be confiscated without a prescription. It is possible to obtain a prescription from a doctor in a Mexican pharmacy for a small fee (approximately 300 MXN). Syringes are best packed in checked luggage to avoid issues at security.

In Mexico, oral non-prescription medications are generally allowed. However, injectable medications and syringes require a prescription. Prescriptions can be obtained from doctors located within many pharmacies for a fee (around 300 MXN). Recommended items to consider bringing include activated charcoal (expensive locally), Almagel A, and Chlorhexidine. Some pharmacies have a separate entrance for medical consultations.

In Mexico, individuals facing serious illnesses like advanced-stage cancer may access high-quality treatment through public healthcare programs. One such program is 'Gastos médicos catastróficos' (catastrophic medical expenses), which can be transitioned into from regular insurance. Public institutions like 'Hospital General de México' employ highly skilled doctors who also work in top private hospitals (e.g., 'Ángeles'). For faster results on complex laboratory tests, patients can opt to pay privately, even while undergoing treatment within the public system.

Medical insurance is highly recommended for all visitors and residents in Mexico, despite not always being requested upon entry for tourists. Healthcare costs are very high (e.g., appendicitis can cost around 1,000,000 RUB). There are no special medical benefits for temporary residents, and public healthcare often involves long waits and questionable quality. For serious operations, patients may need to find blood donors themselves. There are also reports of misdiagnoses in private clinics leading to recommendations for unnecessary expensive procedures. A recommended insurance provider is GNP Seguros.