A few misconceptions tend to follow discussions of Mexican pharmacies. One is assuming there’s nothing to verify: in reality, COFEPRIS regulates pharmacy licensing and drug registration across the entire country, though the on-the-ground experience varies by region. Another common assumption gets the details backwards on cost or convenience, when in fact border towns and resort areas lean tourist-friendly, while pharmacies in inland cities mostly serve local residents. A third misunderstanding overlooks a practical detail that matters more than people expect: trade names and packaging rarely match their U.S. counterparts, so the generic (active ingredient) name is the most reliable reference point. Clearing up these points ahead of time makes for a much more informed approach to Mexican pharmacies.