A few misconceptions tend to follow discussions of Mexican pharmacy. One is assuming there’s nothing to verify: in reality, packaging, trade names, and sometimes dosage forms differ from what you’d see on U.S. shelves. Another common assumption gets the details backwards on cost or convenience, when in fact COFEPRIS, Mexico’s health regulator, oversees registration, manufacturing standards, and pharmacy licensing nationwide. A third misunderstanding overlooks a practical detail that matters more than people expect: both brand-name and generic products must clear COFEPRIS registration before they can legally be sold. Clearing up these points ahead of time makes for a much more informed approach to Mexican pharmacy.