| Country |
|
Notes |
| Albania |
|
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.
|
| Angola |
|
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 |
|
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 |
|
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.
|
| Aruba |
|
prescription drugs should be no more than
3 months' supply. non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces
of each item.
|
| Australia |
|
Schedule 4 and schedule 1 drugs require
prescription for personal import. Limit each order to 3 months supply
and 14 months supply per year.
See: http://www.health.gov.au/tga/docs/html/bringmed/persimp.htm
|
| Austria |
|
Medicines intended for personal use are
permitted only under an import license. Product should be shipped
consigned to a pharmacy. prescription drugs should be no more than 3
months' supply. non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of
each item.
|
| Azerbaijan |
|
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 |
|
prescription drugs should be no more than
3 months' supply. non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces
of each item. No duties shall apply if prescription from local doctor
accompanies medication.
|
| Bahrain |
|
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 |
|
prescription drugs should be no more than
3 months' supply. non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces
of each item.
|
| Barbados |
|
prescription drugs should be no more than
3 months' supply. non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces
of each item.
|
| Belgium |
|
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 |
|
prescription drugs should be no more than
3 months' supply. non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces
of each item.
|
| Bolivia |
|
Medicines must be approved by the Bolivian
health authorities. prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months'
supply. non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each
item.
|
| Brazil |
|
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 |
|
A license must be obtained from the
Director of Medical Services for the importation of medicines.
|
| Bulgaria |
|
medicines must be approved by the
Bulgarian Ministry of Health.
|
| Cambodia |
|
prescription drugs should be no more than
3 months' supply. non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces
of each item.
|
| Cameroon |
|
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 |
|
Pharmacists, Practitioners, drug
manufacturers and Foreigners while traveling thru Canada can import
prescription drugs. Canadian residents may not import prescription drugs
for personal use unless they do so thru the emergency medical act.
Information can be obtained from Canadian practitioner. Products that
are not listed under Schedule F of the Food and Drug Act may be imported
into Canada for personal use, even if they are listed as prescription
drugs here in the Netherlands. You can go to following link in order to
check schedule for drugs in Canada: http://search.hc-sc.gc.ca/cgi-bin/query?mss=dpd/english/active/simple
See http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/hpfb-dgpsa/inspectorat/imp_hum_drug_per_use_enf_dir_tc_e.html
|
| Cabo Verde |
|
Subject to approval of the Ministry of
Health.
|
| Central African Republic |
|
Medical or pharmaceutical products may
only be addressed to licensed pharmacists.
|
| Chile |
|
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 |
|
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 |
|
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 |
|
Import for medical reason is OK.
|
| Congo (Brazzaville), Republic of the |
|
Medicines can only be addressed to
licensed pharmacists.
|
| Congo, Democratic Republic of the |
|
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 |
|
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 |
|
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) |
|
Import of medicine for personal use is OK.
Limit 3 month's supply for prescription drugs.
|
| Cyprus |
|
Import of medicine for personal use is
subject to the approval of the health ministry. Limit 3 month's supply
for prescription drugs.
|
| Denmark |
|
Import license from local health ministry
is required. Product should be shipped consigned to a pharmacy.
pharmacists and Labs recognized by the state can import medicines in
amounts costing less than 100 Danish kroner without obtaining a license.
|
| Ecuador |
|
Prescription drugs should be no more than
3 months' supply. Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces
of each item.
|
| Egypt |
|
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 |
|
Prescription drugs should be no more than
3 months' supply. Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces
of each item.
|
| England (Great Britain) |
|
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. Import of Melatonin for personal
use is prohibited. Import of Viagra is prohibited
|
| Eritrea |
|
Import of medicines require 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 |
|
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 |
|
Import of medicine for personal use is
subject to the approval of the health ministry. Limit 3 month's supply
for prescription drugs.
|
| France |
|
Import of Medicines for personal use is
subject to an import license issued by the Central Pharmaceutical
Service of the Ministry of Health. Import of Viagra and Melatonin for
personal use is prohibited.
|
| Germany |
|
Import license from local health ministry
is required. Importation of medicines requires special authorization by
German authorities. Product should be shipped consigned to a pharmacy.
Hospital pharmacies can import medicines in small amounts without
obtaining an import license.
|
| Great Britain (England) |
|
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. Import of Melatonin for personal
use is prohibited. Import of Viagra is prohibited
|
| Greece |
|
Medicines must be packaged in the
manufacturer's container bearing distinctive marks. Medicines must be
licensed or specially authorized by the Greek authorities. A copy of the
Doctor's prescription should accompany the medication.
|
| Greenland |
|
Import license from local health ministry
is required. Product should be shipped consigned to a pharmacy.
pharmacists and Labs recognized by the state can import medicines in
amounts costing less than 100 Danish kroner
|
| Guatemala |
|
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 |
|
Prescription drugs should be no more than
3 months' supply. Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces
of each item.
|
| Guinea-Bissau |
|
Prescription drugs should be no more than
3 months' supply. Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces
of each item.
|
| Haiti |
|
Prescription drugs should be no more than
3 months' supply. Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces
of each item.
|
| Honduras |
|
Prescription drugs should be no more than
3 months' supply. Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces
of each item.
|
| Hong Kong |
|
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.
|
| Hungary |
|
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.
|
| Iceland |
|
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 |
|
Doctor's prescription must accompany
personal shipments. Substantial Duty may apply (30% or more)
|
| Ireland |
|
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 |
|
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 |
|
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 |
|
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 |
|
Prescription drugs should be no more than
one month's supply. Non-prescription drugs should be no more than 2
months' supply. Medicines imported by Physicians and clinics require
import permit and official customs clearance in Japan. Import permits
are not required for medicines intended for personal use and in
quantities such that they could not be used for commercial purposes.
|
| Jordan |
|
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 |
|
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 |
|
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 |
|
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 |
|
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 |
|
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 |
|
Prescription drugs should be no more than
3 months' supply. Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces
of each item.
|
| Lebanon |
|
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 |
|
Prescription drugs should be no more than
3 months' supply. Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces
of each item.
|
| Luxembourg |
|
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 |
|
Prescription drugs should be no more than
3 months' supply. Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces
of each item.
|
| Madagascar |
|
Prescription drugs should be no more than
3 months' supply. Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces
of each item.
|
| Madeira Islands |
|
Prescription drugs should be no more than
3 months' supply. Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces
of each item.
|
| Malawi |
|
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 |
|
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 |
|
Prescription drugs should be no more than
3 months' supply. Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces
of each item.
|
| Mali |
|
Prescription drugs should be no more than
3 months' supply. Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces
of each item.
|
| Martinique |
|
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 |
|
Medicines are admitted only by prior
approval of the Department of Public Health in Mexico.
|
| Moldova |
|
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 |
|
Prescription drugs should be no more than
3 months' supply. Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces
of each item.
|
| Mozambique |
|
Prescription drugs should be no more than
3 months' supply. Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces
of each item.
|
| Netherlands |
|
Domestic dispensing according to the regulations.
|
| Netherlands Antilles |
|
Prescription drugs should be no more than
3 months supply. Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of
each item.
|
| New Zealand |
|
Medicine for the addressee's personal use
are exempt from import license provided the commercial value does not
exceed 20 New Zealand Dollars. Commercial Invoice should be mailed to
patient separately. Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months'
supply. Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each
item.
|
| Nicaragua |
|
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 |
|
Import of medicines require 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 |
|
Import license from local health ministry
is required. Product should be shipped consigned to a pharmacy.
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 |
|
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.
|
| Panama |
|
Prescription drugs should be no more than
3 months' supply. Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces
of each item.
|
| Paraguay |
|
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 |
|
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 |
|
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 |
|
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 |
|
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 |
|
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 |
|
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 |
|
Medicines are admitted provided the
addressee ahs 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 |
|
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 |
|
Prescription drugs should be no more than
3 months' supply. Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces
of each item.
|
| Serbia-Montenegro |
|
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 |
|
Prescription drugs should be no more than
3 months' supply. Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces
of each item.
|
| Singapore |
|
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.
|
| Slovak Republic |
|
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 |
|
Prescription drugs should be no more than
3 months' supply. Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces
of each item.
|
| South Africa |
|
Medicines are subject to the approval of
the health ministry. Import license is not required id 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 |
|
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 |
|
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 |
|
Prescription drugs should be no more than
3 months' supply. Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces
of each item.
|
| Sweden |
|
Medicines are admitted only by authorized
importers. Pharmacists, hospitals and Labs recognized by the state can
import medicines in small amounts without obtaining a license.
|
| Switzerland |
|
Import of prescription drugs is subject to
approval of Health Ministry. Antibiotics require a prescription which
must be attached to the commercial invoice. 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 |
|
No license in required provided it is
being imported for personal use and the value is less than US$1,000.00.
|
| Tajikistan |
|
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 |
|
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 |
|
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 |
|
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 |
|
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 |
|
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, sulfa
drugs and vitamin compounds.
|
| Turkey |
|
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.
|
| Turkmenistan |
|
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 |
|
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. |
|
import of medicines require 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 |
|
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 |
|
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.
|
| United Kingdom (England) |
|
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. Import of Melatonin for personal
use is prohibited.
|
| Uruguay |
|
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 |
|
See http://www.customs.ustreas.gov/travel/med.htm
|
| Uzbekistan |
|
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 |
|
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 |
|
Depending on classification of the
medicine, it may need to be authorized by the Minister of Health,
Agriculture and Boviculture of Venezuela. Import of medicine for
personal use is allowed provided it is indicated on the package that it
has no commercial value and that it is intended for personal use.
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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| Vietnam |
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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.
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| Yemen |
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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.
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| Zambia |
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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.
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| Zimbabwe |
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Medicines must be labeled 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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