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Originally Posted by 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.
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Sounds like you should move to Qatar.
If you thick picking an oil for your air-cooled 911 was difficult, wait 'til you need to choose a medication for a serious medical ailment. One of the reasons why in America we have physicians as gate-keepers for medications is due to education and liability reasons. But hey, if pharmacists and individuals are willing to accept that responsibility, that's fantastic for everyone involved. I'd be all for it.