Ran out of your regular medicine in Sweden?
Medically reviewed by Dr Toha Soodhun, specialist in family medicine · 13 November 2026
If you have run out of a regular medicine while visiting Sweden, a TouristDr doctor can assess you by video and, when it is medically appropriate, send a Swedish e-prescription to a pharmacy near you. Have the packaging or your prescription ready. Some medicines, such as many psychiatric and controlled medicines, need an in-person visit.
What to have ready for the call
- The packaging, a photo of it, or your prescription from home
- The name of the medicine, strength and how you take it
- Why you take it and who usually prescribes it
- Your other medicines and any allergies
How the doctor decides
A renewal is still a medical decision. The doctor checks that the medicine is right and safe for you, and that the Swedish equivalent matches what you take at home — names and strengths are sometimes different here. The doctor may prescribe a smaller amount to bridge you until you are home.
Medicines that need a clinic visit
Narcotic or addictive medicines are never prescribed at a first digital contact. Psychiatric medicines and other controlled substances require an in-person consultation at one of our clinics in Gothenburg, Stockholm or Malmö.
Can I use my prescription from home?
Prescriptions from a licensed prescriber in the EU/EEA can in principle be filled at Swedish pharmacies, but not always in practice. If yours can't be used, or you come from outside the EU/EEA, a Swedish doctor can assess whether a new prescription is appropriate.
Seek emergency care or call 112 if…
- You have missed doses of a critical medicine (for example insulin, anti-epileptic or heart medicine) and feel unwell — seek care immediately or call 112
Questions
How quickly can I get my medicine?
After the consultation the e-prescription is usually at the pharmacy within minutes. You collect it with your passport.
Will the doctor always renew my prescription?
Not always. The doctor prescribes only when it is medically appropriate, and explains the alternatives if not.
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