Prescription medications in Israel can oftentimes be different than in other countries. Whether planning a trip or sending a child for a Gap Year, understanding the availability of medication locally can help guide decision making and planning for health needs. Here are 10 rules about prescription medication in Israel: Some medications are not available here. Medications in Israel must be approved through a lengthy bureaucratic and often political process. Some medications, deemed either unnecessary or too expensive, or too rarely needed – are simply not available.Medications may come in different doses. For example, thyroid medication is not available in 25mcg increments. ...