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Your Medications on the Island
Most common medications available (often different brand names). GeSY covers generics. Bring 3-month supply for transition. Take active ingredient list in English (not brand names).
What to Bring
3-month supply in original packaging. Active ingredient list in English. Controlled substances: medical certificate + Schengen form. Within EU: personal supply up to 3 months no customs.
This was exactly our experience: Bring 3-month supply for transition. Take active ingredient list in English (not brand names). What to Bring 3-month supply in original packaging. Active ingredient list in English. Controlled subs...
– Mother from Bremen, in Nicosia since 2024
Getting Medications in Cyprus
Via GeSY: GP prescribes (€1 co-pay generics). Most active ingredients available. Different brand names – pharmacists find equivalents. Not available: order from Germany (legal within EU).
Pharmacies
Hours: Mon-Fri 8-1 and 3-6:30. Wed/Sat afternoon closed. Night pharmacy rotation system. Some medications OTC that are prescription in Germany. Ask for cheapest generic.
Medications from Germany in Cyprus
Topics: Your Medications on the Island, What to Bring, Getting Medications in Cyprus
CMC Practical Tip
Bring 3-month supply for transition.
Frequently Asked Questions
Usually yes, same active ingredient (different brand). English ingredient list is key. GeSY generic: €1.
Yes – legal within EU, no customs. BTM: medical certificate needed.
Rare. Options: equivalent, order from Germany, international pharmacy.
Rotation system. Different pharmacy each night. cypruspharmacy.com or Google Maps.
How CMC Supports You
At CMC Certus Management Consultants, we are here for you – not only for tax and legal questions, but also for all practical topics of everyday life in Cyprus. Our team in Larnaca and Pafos knows the local conditions first-hand.
As your local contact, we handle: company formation and management, tax advisory and Non-Dom applications, ongoing bookkeeping and tax returns, support with authorities, and referrals to estate agents, lawyers, doctors and tradespeople.