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The simple answer is 'No'. As far as I know, only Mail Boxes Etc. has a permit to import medicines and they will charge you heavily, making it hardly worth the effort and the problem of occasional confiscation anyway. You are much better off purchasing your medications in Mexico and submitting to your insurance for reimbursement. You may carry a reasonable amount of your own personal medications across the border, suitable for the length of your visit to Mexico. They should be in original containers and you should have the prescription or a letter from your MD.
 

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As I understand it, you may bring medications, in reasonable amounts for your trip, if you have them prescribed and possess the prescriptions with the medications in their original packaging.
I assume that the medications you take are available in Mexico, so bringing a large quantity isn't really necessary. The fact that you may think it more economical, has no bearing on the matter. So, just keep it 'reasonable' and if you get the 'red light' inspection, don't panic. Just have your documentation; maybe even a letter from your physicial, attesting to your need for the medications.

Embassies are in the capitol cities of nations. Consulates are in other cities. Google tells me that there is a Mexican Consulate in Atlanta at:

2600 Apple Valley Rd, Atlanta, Georgia 30319
Tel: (404) 266-2233 * Fax: (404) 266-2302
 

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Only narcotics require prescriptions here, but there is some talk of certain antibiotics that may soon require one, because of over-use.
Here is a contact site where you may ask about the availability of your medications:
FRAGUA : Contáctenos
If you don't read Spanish, you may find Google Translate helpful.
 

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Many tablets can be cut. It is much more economical that way. That said, some coated tablets may irritate some people's stomachs if cut, but drinking a lot of water or milk usually solves that problem. Time release action is usually not accomplished by coatings.
 
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