Guides & Articles

A class-by-class look at how type 2 diabetes medicines affect weight, why the same medicine does different things to different people, and what to check when your prescription follows you between countries in Asia.

Why allergies are year-round in Hong Kong, the role of house dust mites and pollution, and what actually helps: antihistamines, nasal sprays and finding stronger options by active ingredient.

What Bali belly is, how to avoid it, and what actually helps if you get it: rehydration first, when antibiotics are needed, and the warning signs that mean see a doctor.

Indonesia takes its drug laws seriously. How to bring your own medicines into Bali and the rest of Indonesia safely: the declaration, the documents to carry, and the medicines to check before you fly.

How to buy generic medicines in Asia: bioequivalence and safety, why Indian generics are trusted, checking a pack is genuine, generic vs branded generic, storage in a hot climate and how delivery works.

How to buy, bring in and store medicine in Bali: how apotek pharmacies work, Indonesia's strict import rules, finding your medicine by active ingredient, generics, storage and safety checks.

How to buy, bring in and keep your medicines in Hong Kong: registered pharmacies and the Rx logo, Drug Office import rules, finding your medicine by active ingredient, costs, generics, storage and delivery.

How to buy, bring in and store medicine in Malaysia: how pharmacies work, NPRA registration and import rules, finding your medicine by active ingredient, costs, MM2H notes, storage and safety checks.

How to buy, bring in and store medicine in Singapore: how pharmacies work, HSA personal-import rules, finding your medicine by active ingredient, generics, storage and safety checks.

How to buy, bring in and store medicine in Thailand: how pharmacies work, Thai FDA personal-import rules, finding your medicine by active ingredient, generics, storage and safety checks.

How to buy, bring in and store medicine in the Philippines: how pharmacies work, the generics law, FDA Philippines import rules, finding your medicine by active ingredient, costs, the senior discount, storage and safety checks.

Keeping your blood pressure, cholesterol and diabetes medicines going while retired in Thailand: bringing a supply in, finding it locally by active ingredient, and delivery.