anyone know if I'll be able to buy RetinA over the counter in Gran Canaria ?

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Going in August for holiday and have looked at some pharmacy websites but I'm none the wiser.

I would think so as it’s sold in mainland Spain knows as Retirides :-)

Given that it makes your skin more sensitive to sunlight why would you want to use it on holiday?

brilliant thanks so much

LoniceraJaponica I was planning on smearing it all over and lying in the sun

Yes, you can, no problem. Pharmacies didn’t always seem to have it in stock though, so don’t wait till your last day - they seem to be able to get it within about 48 hours.

thanks for that advice

are their pharmacies as good as the french ones?

I have always going the pharmacies abroad really good ( we are always sick on holiday!)
The drugs seem stronger too 😂

What does it help with? Is it expensive?

@Borttagen Retin A is an anti-aging cream. Available only on prescription in UK.
Think it's about £20 over the counter in Spain but not sure.
There is loads of information on youtube about how to use it as it's very strong and causes peeling and redness if used too much.

I got it in mainland spain so they should do it. They had to order it in (took 48 hours) but asked no questions. Its called Retirides. Write it down with the strength you want to show them (0.025, 0.05 or 0.1).

I am just back from menorca, and i paid 15 euros.

@lindyloo57 could I ask what u asked for in menorca, I’m going in July & was going to see if I could get it.

I buy it in Lanzarote and it’s called Retirides there.

Hi, same as coconut said, in menorca and tenerife, it's called Retirides. ask a mature member of staff, when i went in a young girl serving me, dident know what it was.

Great thank you, for the information.