The only pharmacies in East Greenland are located at the hospital Tasiilaq and Ittoqqortoormiit, where you only get medicine based on a medical prescription after seeing a doctor. Common over-the-counter (OTC) medications, such as pills for headaches and coughing (paracetamol, ibuprophen or strepsils) can be found at the checkout counters of the local supermarkets. Visitors are advised to bring their own medications in sufficient quantities for the duration of their stay.