for individuals needing prescription medications they might try the pharmacy first to see if they can get their medication over the counter, or if a local doctor's prescription is needed- the regulations for which medications can be given over the counter depend on a country basis so it is best to check in advance which medications can be purchased over the counter and which need a prescription.

 individuals needing prescription medications should always try the pharmacy first but if unable to recieve their medications they might try one of the many clinics in the city - general practitioners are normally able to prescribe medications to individuals with pre-existing medical conditions so stopping by for visit is the best solution to needing a prescription.

 many websites provide listings of general clinics in the city - consulte. me is a great resource for a listing of general practitioners in the city of rio de janeiro and includes all contact information available - telelistas is another site with a list of availble practitioners based on neighborhood.