[gacook]

This is true, Tobra. The unfortunate part is in many places in the world, you can simply walk into a pharmacy and find what you need. No need to pay the intermediary (doctor) to tell you what med you need. I loved living in Qatar; anything and everything you could possibly want right over the counter, at pennies on the dollar compared to meds here in the U.S. Pharmacists were extremely knowledgeable and helpful, as well. And don't get me started on the fuel costs there...practically free.