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italy + adhd meds 🇮🇹
background info
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methylphenidate, lisdexamfetamine and dexamfetamine are controlled narcotics and atomoxetine and guanfacine are prescription only psychotropic drugs
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i travelled to italy with elvanse 40mg (and melatonin) so this may only apply for lisdexamfetamine
legal status
meds taken
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customs
i did not need to present the original prescription to customs at the airport
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time frame
you can take 30 days worth of narcotic or psychotropic drugs into italy
what i needed
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valid medical prescription
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doctor’s certificate endorsed by the health authorities of the country of residence
always keep medication in its original packaging and a copy of your prescription is useful
i didn't necessarily need to take it with me, but the other documents needed to be issued based off this so they were legal
a letter from my clinician detailing that the medication was mine and why i needed it
in italy!
what next?
this is a recount of my personal experiences of travelling from the uk and is not guidance. all of the processes detailed are for stays of a duration of less than 3 months, which is usually the maximum amount you can bring controlled medication into countries without further process. i cannot ensure that the regulations mentioned are correct or are the only things you must do before travelling as they are only things i had done. the most up to date advice can be found by contacting the uk embassy of the country you are planning on visiting to ensure you have the right documentation, which you should do before travelling. by using this website you consent to the full disclaimer found here.
read guidance from the uk government
contact the italian embassy in the uk
read info from the italian ministry of health
read the international narcotics control board regulations on italy
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