Dab Posted March 18 Report Share Posted March 18 Which local pharmacies & labs are the best in terms of reliability and price? Thanks a lot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artsnob Posted March 18 Report Share Posted March 18 Chopo... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natasha Posted March 18 Report Share Posted March 18 be prepared for a raft of replies.... all citing "their" fav as the best for pharmacies, do your research since NONE are the "best" for all meds and you need to shop around (I use 3 plus get one thing at Costco) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEWMtnMama Posted March 18 Report Share Posted March 18 Overall I prefer Farmacia Maskaras because they have good prices and deliver. I use Best Lab for good prices and service. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferret Posted March 18 Report Share Posted March 18 My preferences are the Farmacia Maskaras for meds and Chopo for lab work. As far as labs are concerned, find a good one and do NOT change. Each lab has specific means of testing for whatever and results will vary from one lab to another. Here, there are two locations for Chopo... one beside Marisa's Bakery in the Dermika Mall and the other adjacent to Pancho's East. Both of those send the blood to the big main lab in Guadalajara. There are often price breaks and specials if you book online. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sm1mex Posted March 18 Report Share Posted March 18 Farmacia Maskaras. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floradude Posted March 18 Report Share Posted March 18 If I buy three boxes of my Thyroid medication I get a fourth box free at Walmart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yo1 Posted March 18 Report Share Posted March 18 I get really good service and prices at the pharmacy next to Mascaras farmacia, Gabby is the owner. I use Cendial Lab right behind the gas station on the libramiento. Always ask for your senior discount. They send most everything to Guad and you get your results same or next day by email to you and any doc you choose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guiness Posted March 19 Report Share Posted March 19 Second for Gabriella at Farmex. Excellent service and good prices. We love Gabby, she will get you anything you need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEWMtnMama Posted March 19 Report Share Posted March 19 If you don't choke from the cigarette smoke. 😩 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mostlylost Posted March 19 Report Share Posted March 19 Chopo is the highest price lab lakeside. And they are not without mistakes. There are labs in Chapala that do not cater to gringos that are less expensive. Behind the bus station https://www.google.com/maps/place/Laboratorio+Clínico+El+Lago/@20.2938946,-103.1905117,3a,78.1y,90t/data=!3m8!1e2!3m6!1sAF1QipN0lc0MVAUTXnJ8PH8-G-udhqA1-WU3yK-6ziAW!2e10!3e12!6shttps:%2F%2Flh5.googleusercontent.com%2Fp%2FAF1QipN0lc0MVAUTXnJ8PH8-G-udhqA1-WU3yK-6ziAW%3Dw129-h86-k-no!7i740!8i493!4m6!3m5!1s0x842f41862d50ed87:0x7854159aaf31a414!8m2!3d20.2938672!4d-103.1904005!16s%2Fg%2F11hz8rr90y 4 doors east of Charros Churros https://www.google.com/maps/place/Laboratorio+de+patología+clinica/@20.2928623,-103.1912395,3a,75y,145.65h,90t/data=!3m7!1e1!3m5!1sSIKxM8hsjKHdAkO8R0Gi_g!2e0!6shttps:%2F%2Fstreetviewpixels-pa.googleapis.com%2Fv1%2Fthumbnail%3Fpanoid%3DSIKxM8hsjKHdAkO8R0Gi_g%26cb_client%3Dsearch.gws-prod.gps%26w%3D86%26h%3D86%26yaw%3D145.65392%26pitch%3D0%26thumbfov%3D100!7i16384!8i8192!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x842f41862d50ed87:0x7854159aaf31a414!2sLaboratorio+Clínico+El+Lago!8m2!3d20.2938672!4d-103.1904005!16s%2Fg%2F11hz8rr90y!3m5!1s0x842f41e009fe96d7:0x3f3fd479c76eeae7!8m2!3d20.2927795!4d-103.1911854!16s%2Fg%2F1tcw3yvf 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sm1mex Posted March 19 Report Share Posted March 19 Agree. The smoke odor is malo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryanna Posted March 24 Report Share Posted March 24 I use to always go to CHPO because they seemed professional and always wore gloves with blood draws. I didn't realize they were expensive because I did not have experience with other labs. They people who are there now do not wear gloves. A doctor ( with no financial ties) recommended BEST labs. That is when I saw the price difference and they wear gloves. Why is this important? I don't know where , who or how these technicians are taught but to me it is a sign of medical competence to wear gloves. I am not afraid of what I might contract but they should be afraid of what they might .. I could have aids, hepatitis etc. Sometimes inserting a needle into the vein, withdrawing it or applying a Band-Aid , bare hands will come in contact with blood. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryanna Posted March 24 Report Share Posted March 24 20 minutes ago, Maryanna said: I use to always go to CHPO because they seemed professional and always wore gloves with blood draws. I didn't realize they were expensive because I did not have experience with other labs. They people who are there now do not wear gloves. A doctor ( with no financial ties) recommended BEST labs. That is when I saw the price difference and they wear gloves. Why is this important? I don't know where , who or how these technicians are taught but to me it is a sign of medical competence to wear gloves. I am not afraid of what I might contract but they should be afraid of what they might .. I could have aids, hepatitis etc. Sometimes inserting a needle into the vein, withdrawing it or applying a Band-Aid , bare hands will come in contact with blood. opps CHOPO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artsnob Posted March 24 Report Share Posted March 24 Well I will not use chopo again, I used Ajijic Clinica, for my last blood tests, they wear gloves and were cheaper and faster than Chopo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ibarra Posted March 24 Report Share Posted March 24 I am glad we actually have choices. Like with other issues, it pays to check prices before making a choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferret Posted March 24 Report Share Posted March 24 Agreed. If you are doing one test (like an INR) then shop around. But, you may also want to check out the website of Chopo where you can bundle tests, book an appointment at your chosen Chopo location and pay with a credit card. They also store your results for instant recall. I tend to get the Basic 45 Element with Thyroid check for 2024.25 once a year... Promotions | Poplar Medical Laboratory (chopo.com.mx) Exactly the same as the FIRST choice except for the thyroid tests. But if I add the thyroid tests separately they will cost 996.54 added to that FIRST package shown which is 1724.25 for a grand total of 2720.79. That's a no brainer for me. I am comfortable around nearly all things tested in a lab using blood and I realize that many are not. Still, there's more information for less money if you delve into it a little. It's because many analyzers are going to do ALL the tests whether you want the results or not. Yeah, I know. Sneaky. On the other hand, why doesn't your Doctor inform you of this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickS Posted March 24 Report Share Posted March 24 Sneaky the Ferret Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferret Posted March 24 Report Share Posted March 24 LOL. I shop around and ferret out information. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickS Posted March 25 Report Share Posted March 25 At which you seemingly do a very good job... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mexijims1 Posted March 25 Report Share Posted March 25 I still find Cendial behind Pemex in the plaza on the Libramiento to be the most decent price and very reliable -- normally results are back the same day if you are there before noon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lakeside7 Posted March 25 Report Share Posted March 25 For any meaningful continuity, you need to go back to the same place. If you are happy with the facilities then stick with it and reduce any variances between results. I use a small hole-in-the-wall lab that was in Chapala on Cinco de Mayo, but then moved a few blocks north. For Xrays I use the SAH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.