What good medicines are there in Macau: Analysis of popular medicines and health trends
Recently, as an international tourist destination, Macau’s pharmaceutical market and health topics have attracted much attention. This article will combine the hot topics on the Internet in the past 10 days to sort out the popular drugs and health trends in Macau and help you understand which drugs are worth buying.
1. Recommendations of popular drugs in Macau

Due to its tax-free policy and international background, Macau has become the first choice for many tourists to buy medicines. The following are the recently popular drug categories and specific recommendations:
| Drug category | Popular drugs | Efficacy | Price range (MOP) |
|---|---|---|---|
| cold medicine | Panadol | Relieve headaches and fever | 50-100 |
| Gastrointestinal medicine | Po Chai Pills | Treat gastrointestinal discomfort | 30-60 |
| Health products | Swisse Collagen | Beauty and beauty | 150-300 |
| Chinese medicine | Huang Daoyi active oil | Relieve muscle soreness | 80-150 |
2. Macao Drug Purchasing Guide
1.Purchase channels: Medicines in Macao are mainly sold in chain pharmacies (such as Mannings and Watsons), large supermarkets (such as New Yaohan) and street pharmacies. Chain pharmacies have transparent prices, street pharmacies may be cheaper but you need to pay attention to the authenticity.
2.Things to note: When purchasing medicines, be sure to check the formal packaging and shelf life, and avoid purchasing products from unknown sources. Some medicines (such as prescription drugs) require a doctor's certificate.
3.Tax exemption policy: As a duty-free port, drug prices in Macau are usually 10%-30% cheaper than in the mainland, especially imported drugs.
3. Recent hot topics in health
Combining the data from the entire network in the past 10 days, the following health topics have attracted much attention in Macau and surrounding areas:
| topic | heat index | Related drugs |
|---|---|---|
| Flu prevention | ★★★★★ | Bili Pain, Lianhua Qingwen |
| Gastrointestinal health | ★★★★ | Po Chai Pills, Trumpet Brand Zhenglu Pills |
| Beauty and health care | ★★★ | Swisse, Fancl collagen |
4. Recommendations for Macao’s characteristic Chinese medicines
Macao has a profound Chinese medicine culture, and many traditional Chinese medicines are favored by tourists. The following are several special Chinese medicines:
| Drug name | Main ingredients | Efficacy |
|---|---|---|
| Huang Daoyi active oil | Menthol, camphor | Relieve joint pain |
| Eu Yan Sang Health Care Pill | bezoar, pearl | Children's cold treatment |
| Tongrentang Angong Niuhuang Pills | bezoar, musk | First aid wake-up |
5. Summary
As a shopping paradise, Macau’s pharmaceutical market has a rich variety of products and favorable prices. Whether it is Western medicine, Chinese medicine or health products, they can meet different needs. Influenza prevention and gastrointestinal health have become a hot topic recently, and tourists can purchase related medicines according to their own needs. When purchasing, be sure to choose formal channels to ensure the quality of medicines.
I hope this article can provide you with a practical guide to purchasing medicines in Macau. I wish you good health and happiness!
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