Prescription medication: Did I break the law?
Recently, I took a trip to America, bringing with me some medication which was prescribed by my doctor in the UK.
I didn't realise at the time that the medication in question was not available over the counter in the UK, and I'd brought too little of it with me. So before heading home I went to the local drug store, where it was available over the counter, to get more.
I now had more than I needed for the trip, so I brought it back with me, assuming this was fine.
About a week later I discovered that I now had more than the prescribed amount of a prescription-only drug.
Of course, it's too late to do anything about it now, but did I break a law here? Was this actually smuggling? Should I have walked through the 'something to declare' lane?
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What are 3 consequences of prescription drug use?
Medical consequences Opioids can cause low blood pressure, a slowed breathing rate and potential for breathing to stop, or a coma. Overdose has a significant risk of death. Anti-anxiety medications and sedatives can cause memory problems, low blood pressure and slowed breathing. Overdose can cause coma or death.Do prescription drugs have to be in original containers?
Traveling with Medication. Prescription medications should be in their original containers with the doctor's prescription printed on the container. It is advised that you travel with no more than personal use quantities, a rule of thumb is no more than a 90 day supply.What is the drug misuse?
Drug misuse is defined as the use of a substance for a purpose not consistent with legal or medical guidelines (WHO, 2006). It has a negative impact on health or functioning and may take the form of drug dependence, or be part of a wider spectrum of problematic or harmful behaviour (DH, 2006b).Is it against the law to give away prescription drugs UK?
Not many people realise that sharing medication is both dangerous and illegal, even between family members. According to the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Authority (MHRA), anybody who supplies prescription drugs to someone who it is not intended for, is breaking the law.Are you breaking the law taking your prescriptions?
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