About the drug Zithromax
Zithromax is a widely used antibiotic in the macrolide group. Zithromax is a macrolide antibiotic used to treat a variety of bacterial infections, including respiratory tract infections, skin infections, ear infections, and sexually transmitted diseases.
How Azithromycin works
Azithromycin is the active ingredient in Zithromax. Azithromycin works by stopping the growth of bacteria.
Prescription status of Zithromax in Hong Kong
In Hong Kong, azithromycin is classified as a prescription-only medicine under the Pharmacy and Poisons Ordinance.
Pharmacies in Hong Kong are required by law to dispense azithromycin only upon the presentation of a valid prescription from a registered medical practitioner.
Buying online Zithromax legally
Patients in Hong Kong can order prescription medications from registered online pharmacies if they upload a scanned copy of a valid prescription.
Prices and savings
The price of brand-name Zithromax (250mg tablets, 6 count) ranges between HK$180 and HK$230 depending on the pharmacy.
Generic azithromycin is available in Hong Kong and costs significantly less than the brand-name version, with prices starting around HK$60 per pack.
Generic medicines contain the same active ingredients, meet the same standards of quality and efficacy, and are approved by the same regulatory authorities.
Patients can save money by asking their doctor if a generic version of their prescribed medication is available.
Safe delivery options
Delivery options include courier services with tracking, pick-up at partner clinics, or collection from designated pharmacy counters.
Access in major Hong Kong cities
In urban areas such as Kowloon (九龍), Hong Kong Island (香港島), and the New Territories (新界), patients often collect their medicines from nearby dispensaries or use same-day courier services.
Risks of non prescription purchases
It is illegal to purchase prescription antibiotics online without a valid prescription in Hong Kong.
The risk of purchasing antibiotics from unlicensed online sellers includes receiving counterfeit, expired, or substandard medicines.
Buying medicine without a prescription can delay proper treatment and lead to serious health complications.
| 100 mg 270 pills | HK$ 3.11 |
| 100 mg 180 pills | HK$ 3.43 |
| 100 mg 120 pills | HK$ 3.74 |
| 100 mg 90 pills | HK$ 4.20 |
| 100 mg 60 pills | HK$ 5.29 |
| 250 mg 360 pills | HK$ 3.97 |
| 250 mg 270 pills | HK$ 4.44 |
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| 250 mg 120 pills | HK$ 5.45 |
| 250 mg 90 pills | HK$ 6.07 |
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| 250 mg 30 pills | HK$ 9.89 |
| 500 mg 360 pills | HK$ 8.17 |
| 500 mg 270 pills | HK$ 9.11 |
| 500 mg 180 pills | HK$ 10.12 |
| 500 mg 120 pills | HK$ 11.21 |
| 500 mg 90 pills | HK$ 12.46 |
| 500 mg 60 pills | HK$ 13.86 |
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| 1000 mg 360 pills | HK$ 16.74 |
| 1000 mg 180 pills | HK$ 20.24 |
| 1000 mg 120 pills | HK$ 21.25 |
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