In India, I've never had a problem getting antibiotics from pharmacies even if without a prescription and they are cheaper than in the US or even parts of Europe (even for those who pay a small copay). Probably because I seem like an educated foreigner, they don't care as much about prescriptions.

Most of the Cipro I've used has come from India and was used in India. I merely walk in, ask for the antibiotic I want at a reputable pharmacy, and then pay cash and they hand it over.