If you need to take medication during your stay in Italy, ask your doctor to prepare a prescription that complies with EU rules and bring the necessary medical documentation with you.
If you do not have the prescription with you, or if your prescription is not accepted by the pharmacist, you can contact the Emergency Medical Service to obtain the necessary prescription. At some pharmacies, you can receive the following services for a fee:
test to measure blood glucose, cholesterol and triglycerides
test to measure haemoglobin, glycated haemoglobin, creatinine, transaminase, haematocrit
urine exam
measuring arterial blood pressure in a non-invasive manner
