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Hi, what countries in Europe can we just go into a pharmacy and buy hydroxocobalamin ampoules? And in what quantity?

Thanks

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Nackapan

Germany is one

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Scotlad76 in reply to Nackapan

Aye thats where I've always got my b12. Just getting info together in case I need to combine a holiday with a b12 purchasing spree.

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Lgw19sof in reply to Scotlad76

Spain.

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fbirder

I believe it’s also available OTC in Portugal.

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I tried when I was in Portugal and I could only get cyano but not hydroxy.

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hendry

I have purchased hydroxy. on Greek isles

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Scotlad76 in reply to hendry

I've always wanted to go to Greece lol

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hendry in reply to Scotlad76

As a Scot myself I can testify that it is somewhat warmer than Scotland.With the exception being the past few days.lol

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Tomos1417

Hi there! You can definitely buy the hydrocolbalamin ampoules in Mallorca. Regards

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Scotlad76 in reply to Tomos1417

Brilliant lol

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Sleepybunny

Hi,

For those in UK who've bought ampoules on holiday in Europe to use during holiday did you take syringes with you or did you buy syringes abroad and how did you dispose of the used ones?

I'm dreaming of a 2 week holiday on a Greek island when I feel it is safe enough but don't think I can last 2 weeks without an injection ( I need a lot more than NHS suggests).

I am not comfortable with the idea of taking syringes in luggage.

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Lgw19sof in reply to Sleepybunny

Yes bought the syringes and needles in the Pharmacy in Spain .

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