Prescription Requirements

CMC Pharmacy Cabo is a fully licensed Mexican pharmacy. Some medications require a valid prescription to be dispensed, in accordance with Mexican law (NOM-073-SSA1) and COFEPRIS regulations. This page explains which products require a prescription, which formats we accept, and how to submit yours.

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Our pharmacist will review your prescription and confirm before any controlled medication is dispensed.

What Requires a Prescription

Mexican law classifies medications into groups based on therapeutic risk. CMC Pharmacy Cabo follows the official COFEPRIS classification:

Group I — Controlled Substances (Highest Restriction)

Narcotics and strong psychotropics. Require a special “Receta Especial con Código de Barras” issued by a licensed Mexican physician. We do not dispense these to US-only prescriptions.

Group II — Psychotropics (Restricted)

Includes certain anxiolytics, ADHD stimulants, and benzodiazepines. Require an original prescription with physician license number (“Cédula Profesional”).

Group III — Antibiotics & Specialty Rx

Antibiotics, dermatology Rx, hormones, and other prescription-only medications. Require a written prescription valid for the current treatment course.

Group IV — Ambulatory Rx (Retainable Prescription)

Common chronic-condition medications dispensed with a prescription that the pharmacy retains for record. Examples include certain blood-pressure and metabolic medications.

Group V & VI — OTC (No Prescription Needed)

Over-the-counter products such as pain relievers, antacids, vitamins, first-aid, and personal care. May be purchased freely.

Product pages on our site display a red “PRESCRIPTION REQUIRED” badge whenever a valid prescription is required for that item.

Accepted Prescription Formats

Original physical prescription issued by a licensed healthcare provider in Mexico or the United States.
Digital prescription with a verifiable electronic signature from a recognized clinic or hospital system.
US visitors: we may accept your existing prescription bottle label together with a valid government-issued ID — on a case-by-case basis, subject to pharmacist verification. Controlled substances are excluded from this option.
Refills require either the original prescription or a written authorization from the prescribing provider.

How to Submit Your Prescription

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WhatsApp — send a clear photo of the prescription to +52 624 267 3177. Fastest channel.

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Email — attach a scan or photo to [CMC email — PENDING].

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In-store at pickup — bring the original prescription with you when you collect your order.

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Photo upload at checkout — if your order contains Rx items, the checkout will display an upload field. We will only ship after the prescription is verified by our pharmacist.

Important Notes

Prescriptions for controlled substances (psychotropics, narcotics) require additional verification and may require an in-person visit.
CMC Pharmacy Cabo reserves the right to refuse dispensing if a prescription is invalid, expired, illegible, or appears to have been altered.
Prescriptions are valid for the period stated by the prescribing provider; if no period is stated, default validity follows Mexican regulation.
Please consult your healthcare provider before purchasing any medication. This page is informational and does not constitute medical advice.

Compliance

Operating under Mexican Federal regulations: NOM-073-SSA1 (Good Pharmacy Practices) and applicable COFEPRIS dispositions.

COFEPRIS Authorization #: [PLACEHOLDER — PENDING FROM RAUL]

Responsable Sanitario: [PLACEHOLDER — PENDING FROM RAUL]

Location: Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur, Mexico.

Questions about your prescription?

WhatsApp us — +52 624 267 3177