A few misconceptions tend to follow discussions of Mexican pharmaceuticals. One is assuming there’s nothing to verify: in reality, checking a manufacturer’s name against COFEPRIS’s public registry is a quick way to confirm legitimacy. Another common assumption gets the details backwards on cost or convenience, when in fact packaging, trade names, and sometimes dosage forms differ from what you’d see on U.S. shelves. A third misunderstanding overlooks a practical detail that matters more than people expect: COFEPRIS, Mexico’s health regulator, oversees registration, manufacturing standards, and pharmacy licensing nationwide. Clearing up these points ahead of time makes for a much more informed approach to Mexican pharmaceuticals.