🇨🇺 International Prescriptions · Cuba
Prescriptions from Cuba — filled in Florida
Whether you arrived through family reunification, the parole program, or just landed with your mother's prescriptions in your suitcase — we verify and fill Cuban prescriptions every week. Bilingual pharmacists, no judgment, no runaround.
Serving the Cuban community in Florida
The Cuban community is the backbone of South Florida — from Hialeah and Westchester to Pembroke Pines and Miramar. Many of our longest-standing customers came from Cuba with prescriptions from their family doctor of decades, and the question they all bring is the same: will this be honored here? At Pharm-Aid, yes.
How it works in one line:
Bring the original prescription + photo ID → we verify the prescriber and identify the FDA-approved equivalent → you pay the insurance copay or discounted cash price → pick up or get free delivery within 5 miles. Most non-controlled medications are verified same-day. Full details on the process →
Common medication names: Cuba → United States
Cuban prescriptions often use generic (international) names, which actually makes equivalence easier. Some common mappings:
| Name in Cuba | U.S. equivalent | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Enalapril | Enalapril / Vasotec | Same molecule, same name |
| Metformina | Metformin / Glucophage | Direct equivalent |
| Salbutamol (aerosol) | Albuterol — ProAir / Ventolin | Different name, same medication |
| Captopril | Captopril / Capoten | Direct equivalent |
| Dipirona (metamizol) | Not available in the U.S. | Not FDA-approved — we'll suggest alternatives with your doctor |
Name equivalences shown for orientation — our pharmacist confirms the exact active ingredient and dose for your specific prescription before filling anything.
What to bring
- The original prescription from your doctor in Cuba
- Photo ID — passport, driver's license, or consular ID
- U.S. insurance card if you have one (we also offer competitive cash pricing with automatic discount-card matching)
- The original medication packaging if you still have it — helps confirm dose and active ingredient
Frequently asked by Cuban families
My prescription is handwritten on a Cuban clinic form. Is that OK?
Yes — handwritten prescriptions on Cuban clinic or policlínico forms are the norm and we work with them regularly. Bring the original document and your ID.
I take dipirona for pain — can you fill it?
Dipirona (metamizole) is not FDA-approved in the U.S. We can't fill it, but our pharmacist will walk you through the over-the-counter and prescription alternatives to discuss with a doctor.
I just arrived and don't have insurance yet. What will it cost?
We quote cash prices up front and run discount programs (GoodRx, SingleCare) automatically. Most common generics run $4–$15 for a month's supply. When you get insurance later, bring your card and we re-verify everything.
Three Florida locations
- Pembroke Pines — Broward County flagship
- Doral / Sweetwater — Miami-Dade, near MIA
- Orlando / Kissimmee — Central Florida, open Sundays