Farmacia Alvarez is a licensed Costa Rican pharmacy located in downtown Heredia, providing discount medication prices to our customers.Our dedicated staff offers high quality, affordable service for all your pharmaceutical needs.

Farmacia Alvarez is the best pharmacy for your pharmaceutical needs, offering you:

• Brand name medications and high-quality generic versions
• Consultation of your treatment in English and Spanish
• Discount drugs from a licensed pharmacy
• Injections and blood pressure tests free of charge
• Medications delivered to you FREE, by DHL, to anywhere in Costa Rica (restrictions apply, ask for details)

  Come by during our hours (Mon-Fri, 8am-8pm; Sat, 8am-6pm) or call the pharmacy and find the best prices in Costa Rica! We'll be glad to arrange for pick-up or hotel delivery.



Visitors to Costa Rica can save on the cost of their medications. Compared to the prices you may be paying now, you can save up to 80% at Farmacia Alvarez.

How much can you save? Click here for examples.

Did you know...?

• Some basic medications are sold over the counter (no prescription required) in Costa Rica, such as skin creams, anti-fungal treatments, and heartburn treatments. If you do have a prescription from your doctor, please bring it along so we can provide you with the best service possible.
• You can take a 90-day supply of medicines back home with you for personal use (for people from most countries, including Australia, France, Germany, the USA and the UK). Please read the USA Coverage of Personal Importation guidance.

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  NOTE: Some medications will require a prescription from a Costa Rican licensed doctor. We can refer you to doctors here in Costa Rica who can transfer your prescription after consulting with your regular doctor.

  Sorry, we don't sell controlled substances.