GLP-1 Medication in Spain: Brands & Prescribing

Quick reference

Drug class: GLP-1 receptor agonists and GLP-1/GIP dual agonists
Controlled substance: No. No GLP-1 medication is classified as a narcotic or psychotropic substance under the UN 1961 or 1971 Conventions or Spanish national schedule. No AEMPS Permiso de Viajeros is required for any member of this class.
Prescription required: Yes. All GLP-1 medications are prescription-only in Spain. Spanish pharmacies will not dispense them without a local or recognised EU cross-border prescription.
Available locally: Semaglutide: yes (Ozempic, Wegovy, Rybelsus). Tirzepatide: yes (Mounjaro; Zepbound not marketed in Spain). Liraglutide: yes (Victoza, Saxenda). Dulaglutide: yes (Trulicity). Exenatide: discontinued globally by AstraZeneca in late 2024; no longer stocked in Spanish farmacias. Lixisenatide: discontinued globally by Sanofi circa 2020; not available. Pramlintide (Symlin): never EMA-approved; not available in Spain.
Storage: All injectable GLP-1 pens must be refrigerated at 2°C–8°C until first use. Once opened or in use, most pens tolerate storage below 30°C for 4–8 weeks depending on the specific product. Rybelsus (oral semaglutide) stores at room temperature. Never freeze any formulation.
Max supply to carry: Up to 3 months for all GLP-1 medications under Spanish Law 29/2006. Quantities above 3 months may require AEMPS authorisation. No advance permit is required for this class.
Key document: Doctor's letter on clinic letterhead stating your full name, medication INN and brand, dose, frequency, quantity carried, diagnosis (one word), and the prescribing doctor's signature and registration number. EU citizens may present their home-country prescription directly at a Spanish farmacia.
Emergency alternative: If your specific brand is unavailable, visit a private clinic or endocrinologist in Spain for assessment, a local doctor must make any substitution decision, never attempt to switch active ingredients without medical supervision.

GLP-1 medication options in Spain

Active ingredient	Available locally?	Local brand(s)	Controlled status	Prescription required?	Max supply
Semaglutide	Yes	Ozempic, Wegovy, Rybelsus	Not controlled	Yes	Up to 3 months (Law 29/2006)
Tirzepatide	Yes (Mounjaro only)	Mounjaro (Zepbound not marketed in Spain)	Not controlled	Yes	Up to 3 months (Law 29/2006)
Liraglutide	Yes	Victoza (diabetes), Saxenda (weight management)	Not controlled	Yes	Up to 3 months (Law 29/2006)
Dulaglutide	Yes	Trulicity	Not controlled	Yes	Up to 3 months (Law 29/2006)
Exenatide	No (discontinued globally late 2024)	Byetta / Bydureon, no longer stocked	Not controlled	Yes	Bring full supply; no local refill possible
Lixisenatide	No (discontinued globally ~2020)	Lyxumia / Adlyxin / Soliqua, not available	Not controlled	Yes	Bring full supply; no local refill possible
Pramlintide	No (never EMA-approved)	Symlin, not available in Spain	Not controlled	Yes	Bring full supply; no local refill possible

Taking GLP-1 medication to Spain

Spain's farmacias carry semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy, Rybelsus), tirzepatide (Mounjaro), liraglutide (Victoza, Saxenda), and dulaglutide (Trulicity), all prescription-only with no controlled-substance restrictions. Semaglutide, tirzepatide, liraglutide, and dulaglutide all require a Spanish prescription for dispensing, so bring your full supply from home.

Exenatide (Byetta, Bydureon) was discontinued globally by AstraZeneca in late 2024 and is no longer stocked in Spanish pharmacies. Lixisenatide (Lyxumia, Adlyxin, Soliqua) was discontinued globally by Sanofi around 2020. Pramlintide (Symlin) was never approved by the European Medicines Agency and is not available in Spain. If you take any of these three, bring your complete supply and consult your prescriber about contingency planning before you travel.

Medical disclaimer: This guide is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult your prescribing doctor before travelling with medication, particularly regarding supply quantities, storage requirements, and import documentation.

Before you travel

Documentation for travelling to Spain with GLP-1 medication

Spanish Law 29/2006 permits travellers to carry a personal supply of up to three months for ongoing treatment^[1] without an advance import permit. No GLP-1 medication is classified as a narcotic or psychotropic substance in Spain, so no AEMPS Permiso de Viajeros is required for any member of this class. Review the diabates medication import rules for Spain before you travel.

What your doctor's letter must include

Full name and date of birth. Medication name: INN (e.g. semaglutide) and brand (e.g. Ozempic). Dose and frequency. Quantity being carried. Diagnosis (one word is sufficient). Prescribing doctor's full name, registration number, clinic address, and signature on official letterhead. If you take multiple GLP-1 medications or a combination product (e.g. Xultophy or Soliqua), list each separately with its own INN and dose.

EU citizens may present their home-country prescription directly at a Spanish farmacia; EU prescriptions are valid across member states, though local stock levels vary. Non-EU travellers should obtain a doctor's letter in English or Spanish; notarisation is not required.

Questions to ask your prescriber before you travel

Bring this list to your pre-travel appointment.

If my specific brand is unavailable in Spain, which alternative within the GLP-1 class would you consider appropriate for me, and can you note this on my letter?
Should my dose or frequency be adjusted for the time zone change, and can you document the adjustment plan in writing?
Can you include the INN alongside the brand name in the letter, so a Spanish pharmacist or doctor can identify the medication immediately?
If my trip extends beyond three months, what steps should I take to obtain a Spanish prescription before my supply runs out?
How can I reach you or a covering colleague from Spain in case of a medical question, and can you provide written emergency contact details?

How much GLP-1 medication to bring

Spain permits a personal supply of up to three months under Law 29/2006^[1]. Bring at least 150% of your planned dose to account for damaged pens, an extended stay, or travel disruption. Quantities beyond three months may require AEMPS authorisation, so plan your supply accordingly.

If you take exenatide, lixisenatide, or pramlintide, local replacement is not possible. Bring your entire supply plus a meaningful buffer, as no Spanish farmacia will stock these discontinued or unapproved products. Spain also prohibits receiving medication by post, so your personal supply must travel with you.

Split your supply

Carry your main supply in hand luggage and a backup dose in checked luggage. Keep both in original packaging with pharmacy labels. Never place injectable pens directly against ice packs or in the hold unprotected, hold temperatures can drop below freezing and irreversibly damage pens.

Packing and storing GLP-1 medication for travel

All injectable GLP-1 pens must be refrigerated at 2°C–8°C until first use^[3] and must never be frozen. Once opened or in use, Ozempic and Wegovy pens can be stored below 30°C for up to 56 days; Saxenda pens tolerate below 30°C for up to 30 days.

Mounjaro and Trulicity pens tolerate below 30°C for up to 21 days. Check your specific product's SmPC for the precise window. Rybelsus oral tablets store at room temperature and do not require cold-chain management.

Use an insulated medical cooling wallet with phase-change gel packs for transit. Do not let pens touch ice directly. Confirm your accommodation has a working refrigerator before you book, particularly for long stays. Spain's summer temperatures in Andalusia and inland Castile regularly reach 38–42°C, making car interiors and beach bags unsuitable storage locations for any unopened pen.

At the airport and border

Airport security with GLP-1 medication

Injectable GLP-1 pens are exempt from the standard 100 ml liquid rule at EU airports when carried as a medically necessary liquid. Carry a medical certificate or doctor's letter confirming the medication^[4] to present at the security lane if asked. Keep pens in their original packaging with pharmacy labels intact throughout the journey.

If you carry needles or sharps as part of your regimen, you should carry a medical certificate noting this alongside your doctor's letter. Place needles in a secure sharps container or the original pen packaging. Rybelsus tablets pass through standard security with no additional requirements beyond keeping them in their original blister pack.

Customs and import rules for GLP-1 medication in Spain

No GLP-1 medication requires an advance customs permit to enter Spain. Under Spanish Law 29/2006, personal medication for ongoing treatment^[1] may be brought in up to a three-month supply without prior declaration. Travellers arriving from within the EU/Schengen Area are not required to declare medication at customs.^[2]

Travellers arriving from outside the Schengen Area should keep their medication in carry-on luggage in original packaging with a pharmacy label showing their name. If a customs officer asks, presenting your doctor's letter and prescription resolves the query in most cases. Spain prohibits receiving medication by post, so your entire supply must travel with you in person.

Original packaging protects you at customs

Spanish customs officers identify medications by their original blister packs and carton labels. Transferring pens or tablets into unlabelled containers removes that identification. Keep each pen or tablet strip in its original box with the pharmacy label intact throughout your journey. If you are carrying multiple GLP-1 products, each should be in its own labelled original packaging.

While in country

GLP-1 medication availability in Spain

Semaglutide is available as Ozempic (diabetes), Wegovy (weight management), and Rybelsus (oral, diabetes), all require a Spanish prescription. AEMPS removed Ozempic from its shortage list in October 2025 and supply has since normalised, though it is worth calling ahead to confirm stock at your local pharmacies to find semaglutide in Spain. Wegovy supply has remained more constrained; bring your full supply.

Tirzepatide is available as Mounjaro, launched in Spain in July 2024 for type 2 diabetes. Zepbound (the weight-management label) is not separately marketed in Spain. Liraglutide is available as Victoza (diabetes) and Saxenda (weight management). Dulaglutide is available as Trulicity.

All of these are prescription-only at Spanish farmacias. GLP-1 medications in Spain typically cost €130–€300 per month without insurance subsidies^[5] (~$153–$354); Ozempic RRP is approximately €118 (~$139) per pen presentation. SNS funding for GLP-1 medications for type 2 diabetes requires a visado de inspección authorised by a Spanish doctor.

Exenatide (Byetta, Bydureon), lixisenatide (Lyxumia, Adlyxin), and pramlintide (Symlin) are not available in Spanish farmacias. If you take any of these, your only option in Spain is your pre-travel personal supply. A local endocrinologist may advise on alternative management if your supply is exhausted, but that decision rests entirely with the treating doctor.

Pharmacy phrases in Spanish

Use these phrases at the farmacia counter when asking about your GLP-1 medication.

“Tomo un medicamento análogo del GLP-1. ¿Tienen disponible semaglutida, tirzepatida o liraglutida?”

I take a GLP-1 medication. Do you have semaglutide, tirzepatide, or liraglutide available?

“¿Existe algún equivalente genérico de este medicamento?”

Is there a generic equivalent for this medication?

“Necesito hablar con un médico antes de cambiar de medicamento. ¿Pueden recomendarme una clínica privada cercana?”

I need to speak with a doctor before changing medication. Can you recommend a nearby private clinic?

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Finding a doctor who can prescribe GLP-1 medication in Spain

GLP-1 prescriptions in Spain are managed by endocrinólogos (endocrinologists) at public university hospitals; for SNS-funded prescriptions, a GP can apply for the visado de inspección on your behalf. Private clinics in major cities including Madrid, Barcelona, and Valencia^[6] can generally arrange a specialist consultation within 24–72 hours.

A private endocrinology consultation typically costs €80–€150 (~$94–$177). Licensed telemedicine platforms operating in Spain can issue a local prescription for GLP-1 medications if you meet the clinical criteria, often within 15–30 minutes.

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Storing GLP-1 medication while in Spain

Confirm your hotel or apartment has a working refrigerator before you book. Minibar fridges in hotel rooms maintain adequate temperatures for unopened pens. Southern Spain regularly records temperatures above 40°C during July and August^[3], making car interiors, beach bags, and windowsill surfaces unsuitable storage locations for any unopened pen. A medical-grade insulated pouch with phase-change cool packs maintains 2–8°C for 24–48 hours if refrigeration is briefly unavailable.

If your accommodation loses power for an extended period, contact the nearest farmacia or hospital urgencias for advice on whether your pens remain safe to use. Never use a pen that has been frozen or that shows visible cloudiness or particles. Rybelsus oral tablets do not require refrigeration and are unaffected by Spain's ambient temperatures.

Emergencies

What to do if something goes wrong with your GLP-1 medication in Spain

If your medication is lost or stolen, file a police report (denuncia) at the nearest Policía Nacional station and obtain a copy. Contact your prescribing doctor to confirm your dosing history and ask for a replacement prescription or a written statement for the farmacia or local doctor. Because no GLP-1 is a controlled substance in Spain, no embassy notification is required, but your police report may support any insurance claim.

If your supply runs out and your brand is available locally, go to the urgencias of the nearest public hospital with your Nomedic IPS and your prescriber's letter. The duty endocrinologist or GP can issue a temporary local prescription. If your specific brand is not available (for example, if you take exenatide, lixisenatide, or pramlintide) the treating doctor must assess which locally available alternative is appropriate; do not switch active ingredients without direct medical guidance.

Key Spanish phrases for emergencies

"Tomo medicación análoga del GLP-1." (I take a GLP-1 medication. "Mi medicamento se ha perdido / robado.") My medication has been lost / stolen. "Necesito ver a un médico urgentemente." (I need to see a doctor urgently. "¿Dónde está la farmacia más cercana?") Where is the nearest pharmacy?

In a medical emergency, call 112, Spain's single emergency number^[7], which covers ambulance, police, and fire services. The SNS provides emergency care to all visitors regardless of insurance status; EHIC or GHIC holders receive the same access as Spanish residents for medically necessary treatment.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I bring GLP-1 medication into Spain without a permit?

Yes. No GLP-1 medication is classified as a narcotic or psychotropic substance in Spain, so no advance import permit is required. Spanish Law 29/2006 permits a personal supply of up to three months^[1] for ongoing treatment. Carry your medication in original packaging alongside a doctor's letter stating your name, the INN and brand, dose, quantity, and your prescriber's registration number.

Do I need a doctor's letter to fly with GLP-1 medication to Spain?

A doctor's letter is not legally mandatory under Spanish Law 29/2006 for non-controlled medications, but the Spanish Embassy strongly recommends carrying a prescription or medical report to avoid customs questions. The letter should include your name, the medication INN and brand, dose, quantity, diagnosis, and your prescriber's registration number and signature.

Which GLP-1 medications are available in Spanish pharmacies?

Semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy, Rybelsus), tirzepatide (Mounjaro), liraglutide (Victoza, Saxenda), and dulaglutide (Trulicity) are all stocked at Spanish farmacias, all require a Spanish prescription. GLP-1 medications in Spain cost approximately €130–€300 per month (~$153–$354) without insurance. Exenatide, lixisenatide, and pramlintide are not available in Spain and must be brought from home.

What if my specific GLP-1 brand is not available in Spain?

Go to the urgencias of the nearest public hospital or a private endocrinologist with your prescriber's letter and your IPS. The treating doctor must decide whether a locally available alternative is clinically appropriate for you, do not switch active ingredients without direct medical supervision. Bring a written note from your own prescriber identifying the most likely alternative, so the Spanish doctor has full context.

Is Ozempic available in Spain and is there a shortage?

Ozempic is available in Spain with a Spanish prescription. AEMPS removed Ozempic from its shortage list in October 2025^[4] and supply at Spanish farmacias has since normalised. Wegovy supply has remained more variable. Calling ahead to your target farmacia to confirm stock before relying on a local refill is still advisable.

Can I get a Mounjaro prescription in Spain as a traveller?

Mounjaro (tirzepatide) is available in Spain by prescription only and is authorised for type 2 diabetes. A traveller can obtain a local prescription through a private endocrinologist or via a licensed telemedicine platform operating in Spain, subject to clinical eligibility assessment. Private consultations typically cost €80–€150 (~$94–$177) and can be arranged within 24–72 hours in major cities.

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