Can I take prescribed psychotropic Controlled drugs to UAE?
I got a job in the UAE and even have my visa. But I have been prescribed a psychotropic drug called Rexipra which has been marked as a banned/controlled drug in the UAE.
I searched online and found some websites which say that you need to get approval from MOHAP, but outher websites say that a certified prescription is enough to take the prescribed medicines for 3 months.
I have my flight next week and I am not sure if I should take the medicines with me.
Best Answer
Per the Ministry of Health, if you are a resident of the UAE (which you will be since you're working there), you must have a Permit to Import Medicines for Personal Use to import any controlled drugs. The application takes three working days to process (possibly longer right now because it's Eid al-Fitr as I type this), so get cracking:
https://mohap.gov.ae/en/services/issue-of-permit-to-import-medicines-for-personal-use
You really don't want to take any risks here, the punishment for illegal drugs in the UAE are draconian. If you can't get the permit in time, don't take the medicines, and instead book an appointment with a local doctor so you can get a new local prescription.
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Can you take prescription drugs to UAE?
The UAE embassy advice says: \u201cIndividuals may bring medicine into the country for their personal use. Up to three months' supply of a prescription item can be brought into the country by a visitor and 12 months' supply by a resident if they can produce a doctor's letter or a copy of the original prescription.\u201dWhat prescription drugs are not allowed in Dubai?
Medications Prohibited from being brought into the UAE- 123 COLD Tablets, Codeine phosphate 8mg, Acetaminophen 325mg,Cafeine 30mg,Carbinoxamine maleate 3.06mg,Phenylephrine 5mg, Tablets.
- ABILIFY 10mg, Aripiprazole 10mg, Tablets.
- ABILIFY 15mg, Aripiprazole 15mg, Tablets.
- ABILIFY 20mg, Aripiprazole 20mg, Tablets.
Can I take antidepressants to UAE?
Certain medications containing so-called psychotropic substances are prohibited in the UAE. Recently, the Department of Health in Dubai ruled on banning the use of tranquilizers, antidepressants and in some cases sleeping pills.Can I bring my prescription to Dubai?
If you are issued approval to bring your prescription medication into the country, you can bring up to three months' supply as a visitor and 12 months' supply as a resident. The drugs should be kept in their original packaging along with your prescription.Law on Narcotic Drugs in the UAE | Psychotropic Substances in UAE | Fotis Law
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