The short answer
Kathmandu and Pokhara have many pharmacies, hospitals and clinics, including clinics that specialise in travellers' health. Small pharmacies in towns stock common medicines, but remote areas have very limited supplies. Carry your regular prescriptions with the generic names.
For altitude, ask a doctor before departure. Keep a basic first-aid kit, rehydration salts and any personal medicines. Have insurance that covers evacuation.
Key facts
- Cities
- Pharmacies and hospitals
- Remote
- Very limited
- Carry
- Prescriptions, first-aid kit
- Insurance
- Include evacuation
How it works
- See a doctor before travelFor altitude and vaccines.
- Pack a kitBasic supplies.
- Carry prescriptionsGeneric names.
- Know the nearest clinicAsk your hotel.
- Keep insurance detailsOffline copy.
Insider tip
Bring a printed list of your medicines in case of questions at the airport.
Avoid this
Buy medicines from a registered pharmacy.
Related questions
Are medicines cheap?
Many are, but quality varies.
Are clinics English-speaking?
In cities, often yes.
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