Validity of Prescriptions in Spain for Medications obtained from Other EU Countries

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Blanka said:
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How long is a prescription valid in Spain? Prescription would be written in another EU country.

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When I got a prescription here in Latvia it had an expiry date printed on it. It might depend on the particular prescription. I had a prescription for a year's supply of medication and it was valid for year.
 
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