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Drug Importation
The following list is a general guide which attempts to summarise the policies held by each country regarding the importation of medicines for personal use.

The information below has not been verified so if you are unsure, you should check with your Government's Health Ministry. In general, most countries have a policy which allows the importation of up to 3 months medication as long as it is for personal use. Please check the importation policy of your individual country. This list does not cover specific drugs and should not be considered conclusive in all circumstances and for all drugs.



Country
Prescription
Notes
Albania
Required
  • Medicines for personal use are admitted provided the addressee has a medical certificate.
  • Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply.
  • Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item.
  • Algeria
    Required
  • Import of medicine requires prior approval from the ministry of Public Health and subject to the visa of the Central Algerian Drugstore.
  • Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply.
  • Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item.
  • Angola
    Not required
  • Patent medicines are admitted only under permit issued by the Angola Department of Health.
  • Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply.
  • Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item.
  • Argentina
    Not required
  • Import of medicine is permitted provided it is for personal use and of non-commercial nature.
  • Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply.
  • Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item.
  • Armenia
    Not required
  • Medicines and vitamins are admitted as authorised by the Bureau for Registration of Medicines and Pharmaceuticals.
  • Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply.
  • Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item.
  • Aruba
    Not required
  • Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply.
  • Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item.
  • Australia
    Not required
  • Import of medicine for personal use is subject to the permission of the Australian Director-General of Health.
  • Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply.
  • Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item.
  • Austria
    Required
  • Medicines intended for personal use are permitted only under an import license.
  • Product should be shipped consigned to a Drugstore.
  • Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply.
  • Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item.
  • Azerbaijan
    Not required
  • Medicines and vitamins are admitted as authorized by the Bureau for Registration of Medicines and Pharmaceuticals.
  • Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply.
  • Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item.
  • Bahamas
    Not required
  • Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply.
  • Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item.
  • Bahrain
    Not required
  • Import of prescription drugs is subject to approval of Health Ministry.
  • Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply.
  • Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item.
  • Bangladesh
    Not required
  • Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply.
  • Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item.
  • Barbados
    Not required
  • Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply.
  • Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item.
  • Belgium
    Not required
  • Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply.
  • Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item.
  • Prohibited items: Melatonin, Viagra shipments to private individuals intended for personal use do not require import license provided value does not exceed 15,000 Belgian francs (approximately US$430.00)
  • Belize
    Not required
  • Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply.
  • Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item.
  • Bolivia
    Not required
  • The Bolivian health authorities must approve medicines.
  • Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply.
  • Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item.
  • Brazil
    Required
  • Medicines must be accompanied by a prescription from the attendant Brazilian doctor.
  • This prescription should be on a chemist's form, bearing the name, private address or office of the doctor, his registration number with the Brazil National Medical Council and a Portuguese translation of the instructions, as necessary.
  • Brunei Darussalam
    Not required
  • A license must be obtained from the Director of Medical Services for the importation of medicines.
  • Bulgaria
    Required
  • The Bulgarian Ministry of Health must approve medicines.
  • Cambodia
    Not required
  • Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply.
  • Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item.
  • Cameroon
    Not required
  • Import of prescription drugs is subject to approval of Health Ministry.
  • Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply.
  • Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item.
  • Canada
    Required
  • Drugs and medicines must comply with Canadian law.
  • Import of medicine for personal use is OK provided recipient has prescription.
  • Copy of prescription should accompany shipment.
  • Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply or 100 count.
  • Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item.
  • Cape Verde
    Not required
  • Subject to approval of the Ministry of Health.
  • Central African Republic
    Not required
  • Medical or pharmaceutical products may only be addressed to licensed pharmacists.
  • Chile
    Required
  • Import of medicine for personal use is OK provided recipient has prescription.
  • Copy of prescription should accompany shipment.
  • Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply.
  • Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item.
  • Substantial Duty may apply.
  • China
    Not required
  • Import of prescription drugs is subject to approval of Health Ministry.
  • Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply.
  • Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item.
  • Value of each shipment must not be more than RMB 100 yuan and total value received by each family in one year must not exceed RMB 800 yuan.
  • Medicines will continue to be admitted up to RMB 40 yuan.
  • Colombia
    Required
  • Import of medicine for personal use is OK provided recipient has prescription.
  • Copy of prescription should accompany shipment.
  • Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months supply.
  • Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item.
  • Substantial Duty may apply.
  • Comoros
    Not required
  • Import for medical reason is OK.
  • Congo (Brazzaville), Republic of the
    Not required
  • Medicines can only be addressed to licensed pharmacists.
  • Congo, Democratic Republic of the
    Not required
  • Import of prescription drugs is subject to approval of Health Ministry.
  • Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply.
  • Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item.
  • Medicines require the authorization of the medical authorities of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
  • Corsica
    Required
  • Import of medicine for personal use is OK provided recipient has prescription.
  • Copy of prescription should accompany shipment.
  • Limit shipments to 1-month supply of medication only.
  • Costa Rica
    Required
  • Import of medicine for personal use is OK provided recipient has prescription.
  • Limit 3 month's supply for prescription drugs.
  • Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast)
    Not required
  • Import of medicine for personal use is OK.
  • Limit 3 month's supply for prescription drugs.
  • Cyprus
    Not required
  • Import of medicine for personal use is subject to the approval of the health ministry.
  • Limit 3 month's supply for prescription drugs.
  • Denmark
    Required
  • Import license from local health ministry is required.
  • Product should be shipped consigned to a Drugstore.
  • Pharmacists and Labs recognized by the state can import medicines in amounts costing less than 100 Danish kroner without obtaining a license.
  • Ecuador
    Not required
  • Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply.
  • Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item.
  • Egypt
    Not required
  • Import Permit issued in advance by the Egyptian Health Ministry is required for import of medicine.
  • Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply.
  • Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item.
  • El Salvador
    Not required
  • Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply.
  • Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item.
  • Eritrea
    Not required
  • Import of medicines requires authorization of the Ministry of Public Health.
  • Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply.
  • Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item.
  • Estonia
    Not required
  • Narcotics and psychotropics are prohibited.
  • Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply.
  • Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item.
  • Fiji Islands
    Not required
  • Import of medicine for personal use is subject to the approval of the health ministry.
  • Limit 3 month's supply for prescription drugs.
  • France
    Not required
  • Import of medicine for personal use is subject to approval of the Ministry of Health.
  • Limit shipments to 1-month supply of medication only.
  • Medicines are subject to an import license issued by the Central Pharmaceutical Service of the Ministry of Health.
  • Germany
    Not required
  • Import license from local health ministry is required.
  • Importation of medicines requires special authorization by German authorities.
  • Product should be shipped consigned to a Drugstore.
  • Hospital pharmacies can import medicines in small amounts without obtaining an import license.
  • Great Britain
    Not required
  • Import of medicine for personal use is subject to the approval of the health ministry.
  • Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply.
  • Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item.
  • Greece
    Not required
  • Medicines must be packaged in the manufacturer¹s container bearing distinctive marks.
  • Medicines must be licensed or specially authorized by the Greek authorities.
  • Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply.
  • Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item.
  • Greenland
    Required
  • Import license from local health ministry is required.
  • Product should be shipped consigned to a Drugstore.
  • Pharmacists and Labs recognized by the state can import medicines in amounts costing less than 100 Danish kroner.
  • Guatemala
    Required
  • Import of medicine for personal use is OK provided recipient has prescription.
  • Copy of prescription should accompany shipment.
  • Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply.
  • Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item.
  • Substantial Duty may apply.
  • Guinea
    Not required
  • Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply.
  • Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item.
  • Guinea-Bissau
    Not required
  • Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply.
  • Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item.
  • Haiti
    Not required
  • Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply.
  • Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item.
  • Honduras
    Not required
  • Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply.
  • Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item.
  • Hong Kong
    Not required
  • Import of prescription drugs is subject to approval of Health Ministry.
  • Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply.
  • Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item.
  • Iceland
    Not required
  • Medicines are subject to approval of health ministry.
  • All medicines must be accompanied by invoice stating price.
  • The addressee is required to present the invoice with other documents in order to effect customs clearance of the parcel.
  • Pharmacists, hospitals and Labs recognized by the state can import medicines in small amounts without obtaining a license.
  • India
    Not required
  • Medicines are subject to approval of health ministry.
  • No license is required if medicine is for personal use and does not exceed 100 rupees in value.
  • Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply.
  • Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item.
  • Substantial Duty may apply (30% or more).
  • Ireland
    Required
  • Import of medicine for personal use is subject to the approval of the health ministry.
  • Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply.
  • Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item.
  • Viagra is prohibited.
  • Israel
    Required
  • Import of medicine for personal use is OK provided recipient has prescription.
  • Copy of prescription should accompany shipment.
  • Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply.
  • Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item.
  • Substantial Duty may apply.
  • Pharmacists, hospitals and Labs recognized by the state can import medicines in small amounts without obtaining a license.
  • Italy
    Not required
  • Import of prescription drugs is subject to approval of Health Ministry.
  • Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply.
  • Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item.
  • Liquids may not be shipped.
  • Pharmacists, hospitals and Labs recognized by the state can import medicines in small amounts without obtaining a license.
  • Jamaica
    Not required
  • Medicines must have the name and formula printed in English on the container and wrapper.
  • Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply.
  • Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item.
  • Japan
    Not required
  • Prescription drugs should be no more than 1-2 months' supply.
  • Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item.
  • Import permits are not required for medicines intended for personal use and in quantities such that they could not be used for commercial purposes.
  • Contraceptives should be limited to one-month supply per shipment.
  • Shipment of Viagra to female recipient is prohibited.
  • Shipment of female hormones to male recipient is subject to approval of Japanese customs.
  • Jordan
    Required
  • Import of prescription drugs is subject to approval of Health Ministry.
  • Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply.
  • Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item.
  • Kazakhstan
    Not required
  • Medicines and vitamins are admitted as authorized by the Bureau for Registration of Medicines and Pharmaceuticals.
  • Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply.
  • Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item.
  • Kenya
    Not required
  • Import of prescription drugs is subject to approval of Health Ministry.
  • Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply.
  • Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item.
  • Kuwait
    Not required
  • Import of prescription drugs is subject to approval of Health Ministry.
  • Medicines and pills must be accompanied by a medical prescription or documents indicating their specifications or compositions.
  • Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply.
  • Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item.
  • Kyrgyzstan
    Not required
  • Medicines and vitamins are admitted as authorized by the Bureau for Registration of Medicines and Pharmaceuticals.
  • Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply.
  • Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item.
  • Laos
    Not required
  • Import of prescription drugs is subject to approval of Health Ministry.
  • Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply.
  • Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item.
  • Latvia
    Not required
  • Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply.
  • Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item.
  • Lebanon
    Not required
  • Medicines are admitted only under permit from the Ministry of Public Health in Lebanon.
  • Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply.
  • Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item.
  • Liechtenstein
    Not required
  • Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply.
  • Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item.
  • Luxembourg
    Not required
  • Import of medicine is subject to approval of the Health Ministry.
  • Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply.
  • Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item.
  • Pharmacists, hospitals and Labs recognized by the state can import medicines in small amounts without obtaining a license.
  • Macao
    Not required
  • Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply.
  • Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item.
  • Madagascar
    Not required
  • Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply.
  • Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item.
  • Madeira Islands
    Not required
  • Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply.
  • Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item.
  • Malawi
    Not required
  • Medicines must be plainly marked with the composition and dosage.
  • Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply.
  • Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item.
  • Malaysia
    Not required
  • Medicines are subject to approval of the Ministry of Health.
  • Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply.
  • Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item.
  • Maldives
    Not required
  • Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply.
  • Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item.
  • Mali
    Not required
  • Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply.
  • Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item.
  • Martinique
    Required
  • Import of medicine for personal use (non-commercial in nature) is OK provided recipient has prescription.
  • Copy of prescription should accompany shipment.
  • Limit shipments to 1-month supply of medication only.
  • Medicines require an import license issued by the Central Pharmaceutical Service of the Ministry of Health.
  • Mexico
    Not required
  • Medicines are admitted only by prior approval of the Department of Public Health in Mexico.
  • Moldova
    Not required
  • Medicines and vitamins are admitted as authorized by the Bureau for Registration of Medicines and Pharmaceuticals.
  • Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply.
  • Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item.
  • Mongolia
    Not required
  • Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply.
  • Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item.
  • Mozambique
    Not required
  • Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply.
  • Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item.
  • Netherlands
    Not required
  • Import of prescription drugs is subject to approval of Health Ministry.
  • Import permits are not required for medicines intended for personal use and in quantities such that they could not be used for commercial purposes.
  • Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply.
  • Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item.
  • Prohibited items: Melatonin, Viagra.
  • Pharmacists, hospitals and Labs recognized by the state can import medicines in small amounts without obtaining a license.
  • Netherlands Antilles
    Not required
  • Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months supply.
  • Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item.
  • Nicaragua
    Not required
  • Medicines or secret remedies of unknown composition that are not registered in Nicaragua and whose formulas have not been made public are prohibited.
  • Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply.
  • Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item.
  • Nigeria
    Not required
  • Import of medicines requires a license.
  • Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply.
  • Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item.
  • Norway
    Required
  • Import license from local health ministry is required.
  • Product should be shipped consigned to a Drugstore.
  • Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply.
  • Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item.
  • Pharmacists, hospitals and Labs recognized by the state can import medicines in small amounts without obtaining a license.
  • Oman
    Not required
  • Medicines of all kinds must be authorized by the Ministry of Health.
  • Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply.
  • Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item.
  • Pakistan
    Not required
  • Import of prescription drugs is subject to approval of Health Ministry.
  • Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply.
  • Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item.
  • Substantial Duty may apply.
  • Panama
    Not required
  • Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply.
  • Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item.
  • Paraguay
    Not required
  • Medicines require a permit from the Ministry of Public Health.
  • Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply.
  • Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item.
  • Peru
    Not required
  • Contraceptives are prohibited.
  • Commercial Invoice not required if value is less than US$200.00.
  • Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply.
  • Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item.
  • Philippines
    Not required
  • Medicines are subject to approval of the health ministry.
  • Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply.
  • Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item.
  • Poland
    Not required
  • Import of medicine for personal use is subject to approval of the health ministry.
  • Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply.
  • Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item.
  • Portugal
    Not required
  • Medicines require the authorization of the Director General of Health of Portugal.
  • Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply.
  • Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item.
  • Pharmacists, hospitals and Labs recognized by the state can import medicines in small amounts without obtaining a license.
  • Romania
    Not required
  • Medicines intended for personal use do not require import permit, provided quantity is limited to one piece of each item.
  • Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply.
  • Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item.
  • Russia
    Not required
  • Medicines and vitamins are admitted as authorized by the Bureau for Registration of Medicines and Pharmaceuticals.
  • Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply.
  • Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item.
  • Rwanda
    Not required
  • Medicines are admitted provided the addressee has a permit issued by the Chief Pharmacist in Rwanda.
  • Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply.
  • Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item.
  • Saudi Arabia
    Required
  • Medicines are not admissible, unless accompanied by a medical prescription issued by a competent authority.
  • Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply.
  • Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item.
  • Senegal
    Not required
  • Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply.
  • Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item.
  • Serbia-Montenegro
    Required
  • Medicines must be accompanied by a medical prescription or by an attestation from a medical institution justifying the need to use such article.
  • Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply.
  • Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item.
  • Seychelles
    Not required
  • Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply.
  • Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item.
  • Singapore
    Not required
  • Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply.
  • Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item.
  • Slovak Republic
    Not required
  • Medicines are admitted provided the addressee is in possession of an import permit granted by the Slovak Republic health authorities.
  • Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply.
  • Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item.
  • Somalia
    Not required
  • Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply.
  • Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item.
  • South Africa
    Not required
  • Medicines are subject to the approval of the health ministry.
  • Import license is not required if value is less than R 200 (Rand).
  • Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply.
  • Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item.
  • South Korea
    Not required
  • Import of prescription drugs is subject to approval of Health Ministry.
  • Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply.
  • Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item.
  • Prohibited items: DHEA
  • Spain
    Required
  • Import license from local health ministry is required.
  • Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply.
  • Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item.
  • Pharmacists, hospitals and Labs recognized by the state can import medicines in small amounts without obtaining a license.
  • St. Lucia
    Not required
  • Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply.
  • Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item.
  • Sweden
    Not required
  • Medicines are admitted only by authorized importers.
  • Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply.
  • Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item.
  • Pharmacists, hospitals and Labs recognized by the state can import medicines in small amounts without obtaining a license.
  • Switzerland
    Not required
  • Import of prescription drugs is subject to approval of Health Ministry.
  • Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply.
  • Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item.
  • Pharmacists, hospitals and Labs recognized by the state can import medicines in small amounts without obtaining a license.
  • Taiwan
    Not required
  • No license is required provided it is being imported for personal use and the value is less than US$1,000.00.
  • Tajikistan
    Not required
  • Medicines and vitamins are admitted as authorized by the Bureau for Registration of Medicines and Pharmaceuticals.
  • Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply.
  • Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item.
  • Thailand
    Not required
  • Import of prescription drugs is subject to approval of Health Ministry.
  • Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply.
  • Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item.
  • Togo
    Not required
  • Import of prescription drugs is subject to approval of Health Ministry.
  • Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply.
  • Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item.
  • Tonga
    Not required
  • Import of prescription drugs is subject to approval of Health Ministry.
  • Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply.
  • Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item.
  • Trinidad and Tobago
    Not required
  • Import of prescription drugs is subject to approval of Health Ministry.
  • Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply.
  • Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item.
  • Tunisia
    Not required
  • Import of prescription drugs is subject to approval of Health Ministry.
  • Pharmacies and physicians can import small amounts of medicines for clinical use without a permit.
  • Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply.
  • Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item.
  • Banned items: Aspirin, sulpha drugs and vitamin compounds.
  • Turkmenistan
    Not required
  • Medicines and vitamins are admitted as authorized by the Bureau for Registration of Medicines and Pharmaceuticals.
  • Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply.
  • Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item.
  • Turks and Caicos Islands
    Not required
  • Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply.
  • Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item.
  • U.A.E.
    Not required
  • Import of medicines requires prior authorization and approval of the health ministry.
  • Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply.
  • Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item.
  • Uganda
    Not required
  • Import of prescription drugs is subject to approval of Health Ministry.
  • Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply. Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item.
  • Ukraine
    Not required
  • Medicines are prohibited unless a permit from health ministry is obtained before shipment is made.
  • Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply.
  • Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item.
  • Uruguay
    Not required
  • Medicines are subject to approval by the health ministry.
  • Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply.
  • Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item.
  • USA
    Not required
  • Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply.
  • Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item.
  • Uzbekistan
    Not required
  • Medicines and vitamins are admitted as authorized by the Bureau for Registration of Medicines and Pharmaceuticals.
  • Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply.
  • Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item.
  • Vatican City
    Not required
  • Import of prescription drugs is subject to approval of Health Ministry.
  • Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply.
  • Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item.
  • Liquids may not be shipped.
  • Venezuela
    Required
  • Medicines must be authorized by the Minister of Health, Agriculture and Boviculture of Venezuela.
  • Import of medicine for personal use is OK provided recipient has prescription.
  • Copy of prescription should accompany shipment.
  • Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply.
  • Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item.
  • Vietnam
    Not required
  • Medicines being shipped as a gift with value of less than US$200.00 do not require an import permit.
  • Such parcels must be marked "Gift-Export License Not Required"
  • Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply.
  • Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item.
  • Yemen
    Not required
  • Medicines are subject to approval of the Health Ministry.
  • Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply.
  • Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item.
  • Zambia
    Not required
  • Medicines must be clearly marked as to their nature or composition in English on the label.
  • Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply.
  • Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item.
  • Zimbabwe
    Not required
  • Medicines must be labelled with the name, formula, and composition in English.
  • Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply.
  • Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item.
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