Patient Guide
Prescriptions & Pharmacies in Seoul, Korea
In Korea, clinics write prescriptions (처방전) and separate pharmacies (약국) dispense them, usually in the same building or nearby. Bring the paper prescription to any pharmacy within its validity period. Emergency contraception, oral antifungals and antibiotics need a prescription; some daily pills and vaginal products are sold over the counter.
How it works
- The doctor issues a prescription after your visit
- Take it to a pharmacy; there are several near Ilex Tower
- Pay the pharmacy separately
Prescription only
- Emergency contraception
- Antibiotics and most oral antifungals
- Some brands of the contraceptive pill
Tips
- Pharmacies close evenings and Sundays; check hours
- Korean brand names differ; ask for the active ingredient name in English
- Bring your home medicine packaging to find equivalents
Help in English
We'll walk you through it.
Phone 02-761-3072 (+82-2-761-3072)
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Guide by the International Patient Center, Dami Women's Clinic (다미산부인과의원), Yeouido, Seoul. Practical details can change; please confirm with the clinic. Medical disclaimer