Taking personal prescription drugs to London?

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I have some prescription modafinil, and will be visiting London for a short trip. Is it okay to bring a couple of pills for personal use? I do not have a prescription on me atm (I am coming from India). Could there be any trouble for this?






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Quick Answer about "Taking personal prescription drugs to London?"

  • carry a letter of proof that the medicine was prescribed to you.
  • get a personal licence if you're travelling in the UK for at least 3 months or carrying enough of the medicine to last you that long.


Do you have to declare prescription drugs at customs?

Declare all drugs, medicinal, and similar products to the appropriate CBP official; Carry such substances in their original containers; Carry only the quantity of such substances that a person with that condition (e.g., chronic pain) would normally carry for his/her personal use; and.

Do you have to declare prescription drugs at customs UK?

You need to declare medicines(drugs) on your customs form. Only ones that a doctor prescribed. If its something you bought at Boots, you don't or everyone would be notifying every aspirin they bought. Just put your eye drops and any other liquid in the clear bag.

Can you bring prescription drugs on an international flight?

You can bring your medication in pill or solid form in unlimited amounts as long as it is screened. You can travel with your medication in both carry-on and checked baggage.

How do I send prescription drugs to the UK?

The Royal Mail recommends that you send medicines in special tamper proof packaging. You also have to send it by Special Delivery or Recorded Delivery. Find more information about posting restrictions on the Royal Mail website. Or call their customer service number on 08457 740 740.



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