Here is everything you need to know about obtaining a medical certificate at Farmacias Similares. Unlike a prescription (receta médica), which is for buying medication, the Certificado Médico is a legal document that certifies a patient's state of health on a specific date.

You have a cold, a stomach bug, or a headache and need to miss 1 day of work or school.

Farmacias Similares certificates have security features (watermarks, unique doctor stamps). Companies and schools often verify certificates by calling the medical unit number printed on the paper.