💊 Travelling with Medication
Essential guide for senior travellers carrying prescription drugs across borders
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Carry original prescription + doctor's letter. Controlled drugs need a Schengen certificate from your GP. Max 30-day supply.
Keep meds in original labelled bottles. Bring GP letter. Controlled substances (opioids, benzos) need detailed doctor documentation.
Strict drug laws. Codeine, Vyvanse, many ADHD meds BANNED. Get import certificate (Yunyu Kakunin-sho) before travel for any controlled substance.
Very strict. Many common drugs banned (codeine, some antidepressants). Get official pre-approval from UAE Ministry of Health. Carry prescription.
Strict. Declare all medications on arrival. Controlled drugs need permit. Bring script + doctor's letter. Max 3-month supply.
Carry scripts and GP letter. Psychotropic drugs need NOC from government. Keep meds in original packaging.