Obtaining insulin in California as a foreign tourist

9/3/2017 6:22:52 PM

Some forms of insulin are available Over-The-Counter (OTC), i.e., without a prescription, in the USA. Also see this article.

Insulin syringes are also available OTC, and Walgreens (a major pharmacy chain in the USA) mentions that California is one of those states that permit it.

Before relying on OTC insulin, speak with your physician about what kind of insulin you need and make sure you can get that specific type in California. Don’t get caught without the medications that you need.

7/15/2015 8:19:03 PM

You may be able to obtain a prescription from an Urgent Care facility like Cal Urgent Care or an emergency room in the hospital but it may be much simpler to get a portable refrigerator like Mobicool or Koolatron that you can keep the insulin in and have it plugged in while in the car or with the adapter in any room with an electrical outlet.

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