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USA
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Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply. Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item. |
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Albania
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Medicines for personal use are admitted provided the addressee has a medical certificate. Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply. Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item. |
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Angola
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Patent medicines are admitted only under permit issued by the Angola Department of Health. Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply. Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item. |
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Argentina
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Import of medicine is permitted provided it is for personal use and of non-commercial nature. Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply. Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item. |
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Armenia
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Medicines and vitamins are admitted as authorized by the Bureau for Registration of Medicines and Pharmaceuticals. Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply. Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item. |
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Aruba
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Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply. Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item. |
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Australia
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Import of medicine for personal use if subject to the permission of the Australian Director-General of Health. Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply. Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item. |
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Austria
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Medicines intended for personal use are permitted only under an import license. Product should be shipped consigned to a pharmacy. Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply. Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item. |
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Azerbaijan
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Medicines and vitamins are admitted as authorized by the Bureau for Registration of Medicines and Pharmaceuticals. Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply. Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item. |
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Bahamas
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Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply. Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item. |
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Bahrain
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Import of prescription drugs is subject to approval of Health Ministry. Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply. Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item. |
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Bangladesh
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Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply. Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item. |
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Barbados
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Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply. Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item. |
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Belgium
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Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply. Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item. Prohibited items: Melatonin, Viagra shipments to private individuals intended for personal use do not require import license provided value does not exceed 15,000 belgian francs (approximately US$430.00) |
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Beliz
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Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply. Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item. |
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Bolivia
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Medicines must be approved by the Bolivian health authorities. Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply. Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item. |
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Brazil
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Medicines must be accompanied by a prescription from the attendant Brazilian doctor. This prescription should be on a chemist's form, bearing the name, private address or office of the doctor, his registration number with the Brazil National Medical Council and a Portuguese translation of the instructions, as necessary. |
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Brunei Darussalam
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A license must be obtained from the Director of Medical Services for the importation of medicines. |
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Bulgaria
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Medicines must be approved by the Bulgarian Ministry of Health. |
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Cambodia
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Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply. Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item. |
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Cameroon
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Import of prescription drugs is subject to approval of Health Ministry. Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply. Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item. |
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Canada
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Drugs and medicines must comply with Canadian law. Import permit from health ministry is required if medication is not for personal use. Import of medicine for personal use is limited to 100 counts of each item per shipment. Prescription is not required, however name of prescribing doctor and pharmacy must be on medication label. Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item. |
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Cape Verde
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Subject to approval of the Ministry of Health. |
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Central African Republic
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Medical or pharmaceutical products may only be addressed to licensed pharmacists. |
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Chile
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Import of medicine for personal use is OK provided recipient has prescription. Copy of prescription should accompany shipment. Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply. Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item. Substantial Duty may apply. |
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China
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Import of prescription drugs is subject to approval of Health Ministry. Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply. Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item. Value of each shipment must not be more than RMB 100 yuan and total value received by each family in one year must not exceed RMB 800 yuan. Medicines will continue to be admitted up to RMB 40 yuan. |
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Colombia
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Import of medicine for personal use is OK provided recipient has prescription. Copy of prescription should accompany shipment. Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply. Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item. Substantial Duty may apply. |
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Comoros
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import for medical reason is OK. |
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Congo (Brazzaville), Republic of the
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Medicines can only be addressed to licensed pharmacists. |
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Congo, Democartic Republic of the
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Import of prescription drugs is subject to approval of Health Ministry. Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply. Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item. Medicines require the authorization of the medical authorities of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. |
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Corsica
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Import of medicine for personal use is OK provided recipient has prescription. Copy of prescription should accompany shipment. Limit shipments to 1 month supply of medication only. |
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Costa Rica
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Import of medicine for personal use is OK provided recipient has prescription. Limit 3 month's supply for prescription drugs. |
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Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast)
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Import of medicine for personal use is OK. Limit 3 month's supply for prescription drugs. |
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Cyprus
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Import of medicine for personal use is subject to the approval of the health ministry. Limit 3 month's supply for prescription drugs. |
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Denmark
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Import license from local health ministry is required. Product should be shipped consigned to a pharmacy. pharmacists and Labs recognized by the state can import medicines in amounts costing less than 100 Danish kroner without obtaining a license. |
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Ecuador
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Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply. Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item. |
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Egypt
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Import Permit issued in advance by the Egyptian Health Ministry is required for import of medicine. Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply. Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item. |
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El Salvador
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Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply. Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item. |
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England (Great Britain)
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Import of medicine for personal use is subject to the approval of the health ministry. Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply. Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item. Viagra is prohibited. |
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Eritrea
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Import of medicines require authorization of the Ministry of Public Health. Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply. Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item. |
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Estonia
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Narcotics and psychotropics are prohibited. Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply. Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item. |
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Fiji Islands
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Import of medicine for personal use is subject to the approval of the health ministry. Limit 3 month's supply for prescription drugs. |
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France
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Import of Medicines for personal use is subject to an import license issued by the Central Pharmaceutical Service of the Ministry of Health. Import of Viagra and Melatonin for personal use is prohibited. |
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Germany
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Import license from local health ministry is required. Importation of medicines requires special authorization by German authorities. Product should be shipped consigned to a pharmacy. Hospital pharmacies can import medicines in small amounts without obtaining an import license. |
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Great Britain (England)
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Import of medicine for personal use is subject to the approval of the health ministry. Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply. Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item. Viagra is prohibited. |
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Greece
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Medicines must be packaged in the manufacturer's container bearing distinctive marks. Medicines must be licensed or specially authorized by the Greek authorities. Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply. Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item. |
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Greenland
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Import license from local health ministry is required. Product should be shipped consigned to a pharmacy. pharmacists and Labs recognized by the state can import medicines in amounts costing less than 100 Danish kroner |
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Guatemala
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Import of medicine for personal use is OK provided recipient has prescription. Copy of prescription should accompany shipment. Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply. Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item. Substantial Duty may apply. |
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Guinea
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Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply. Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item. |
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Guinea-Bissau
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Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply. Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item. |
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Haiti
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Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply. Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item. |
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Honduras
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Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply. Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item. |
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Hong Kong
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Import of prescription drugs is subject to approval of Health Ministry. Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply. Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item. |
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Hungary
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Import of medicine for personal use is subject to approval of the health ministry. Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply. Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item. |
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Iceland
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Medicines are subject to aproval of health ministry. All medicines must be accompanied by invoice stating price. The addressee is required to present the invoice with other documents in order to effect customs clearance of the parcel. Pharmacists, hospitals and Labs recognized by the state can import medicines in small amounts without obtaining a license. |
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India
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Medicines are subject to aproval of health ministry. No license is required if medicine is for personal use and does not exceed 100 rupees in value. Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply. Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item. Substantial Duty may apply (30% or more) |
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Ireland
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Import of medicine for personal use is subject to the approval of the health ministry. Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply. Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item. Viagra is prohibited. |
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Israel
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Import of medicine for personal use is OK provided recipient has prescription. Copy of prescription should accompany shipment. Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply. Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item. Substantial Duty may apply. Pharmacists, hospitals and Labs recognized by the state can import medicines in small amounts without obtaining a license. |
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Italy
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Import of prescription drugs is subject to approval of Health Ministry. Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply. Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item. Liquids may not be shipped. Pharmacists, hospitals and Labs recognized by the state can import medicines in small amounts without obtaining a license. |
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Jamaica
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Medicinies must have the name and formula printed in English on the container and wrapper. Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply. Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item. |
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Japan
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Prescription drugs should be no more than 1-2 months' supply. Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item. Medicines imported by Physicians and clinics in large quantity will require import permit and official customs clearance in Japan. Import permits are not required for medicines intended for personal use and in quantities such that they could not be used for commercial purposes. Contraceptives should be limited to one month supply per shipment. Shipment of Viagra to female recipient is prohibited. |
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Jordan
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Import of prescription drugs is subject to approval of Health Ministry. Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply. Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item. |
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Kazakhstan
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Medicines and vitamins are admitted as authorized by the Bureau for Registration of Medicines and Pharmaceuticals. Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply. Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item. |
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Kenya
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Import of prescription drugs is subject to approval of Health Ministry. Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply. Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item. |
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Kuwait
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Import of prescription drugs is subject to approval of Health Ministry. Medicines and pills must be accompanied by a medical prescription or documents indicating their specifications or compositions. Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply.. Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item. |
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Kyrgyzstan
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Medicines and vitamins are admitted as authorized by the Bureau for Registration of Medicines and Pharmaceuticals. Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply. Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item. |
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Laos
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Import of prescription drugs is subject to approval of Health Ministry. Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply. Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item. |
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Latvia
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Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply. Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item. |
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Lebanon
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Medicines are admitted only under permit from the Ministry of Public Health in Lebanon. Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply. Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item. |
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Liechtenstein
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Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply. Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item. |
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Luxembourg
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Import of medicine is subject to aproval of the Health Ministry. Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply. Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item. Pharmacists, hospitals and Labs recognized by the state can import medicines in small amounts without obtaining a license. |
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Macao
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Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply. Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item. |
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Madagascar
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Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply. Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item. |
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Madeira Islands
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Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply. Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item. |
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Malawi
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Medicines must be plainly marked with the composition and dosage. Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply. Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item. |
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Malaysia
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Medicines are subject to approval of the Ministry of Health Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply. Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item. |
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Maldives
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Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply. Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item. |
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Mali
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Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply. Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item. |
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Martinique
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Import of medicine for personal use (non-commercial in nature) is OK provided recipient has prescription. Copy of prescription should accompany shipment. Limit shipments to 1 month supply of medication only. medicines require an import license issued by the Central Pharmaceutical Service of the Ministry of Health |
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Mexico
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Medicines are admitted only by prior approval of the Department of Public Health in Mexico. |
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Moldova
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Medicines and vitamins are admitted as authorized by the Bureau for Registration of Medicines and Pharmaceuticals. Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply. Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item. |
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Mongolia
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Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply. Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item. |
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Mozambique
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Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply. Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item. |
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Netherlands
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Import of prescription drugs is subject to approval of Health Ministry. Import permits are not required for medicines intended for personal use and in quantities such that they could not be used for commercial purposes. Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply. Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item. Prohibited items: Melatonin, Viagra Pharmacists, hospitals and Labs recognized by the state can import medicines in small amounts without obtaining a license. |
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Netherlands Antilles
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Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply. Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item. |
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New Zealand
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Medicine for the adressee's personal use are exempt from import license provided the commercial value does not exceed 20 New Zealand Dollars. Commercial Invoice should be mailed to patient seperately. Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply. Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item. |
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Nicaragua
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Medicines or secret remedies of unknown composition that are not registered in Nicaragua and whose formulas have not been made public are prohibited. Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply. Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item. |
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Nigeria
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Import of medicines require a license. Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply. Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item. |
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Norway
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Import license from local health ministry is required. Product should be shipped consigned to a pharmacy. Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply. Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item. Pharmacists, hospitals and Labs recognized by the state can import medicines in small amounts without obtaining a license. |
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Oman
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Medicines of all kinds must be authorized by the Ministry of Health. Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply. Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item. |
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Pakistan
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Import of prescription drugs is subject to approval of Health Ministry. Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply. Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item. Substantial Duty may apply. |
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Panama
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Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply. Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item. |
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Paraguay
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Medicines require a permit from the Ministry of Public Health. Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply. Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item. |
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Peru
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Contraceptives are prohibited. Commerical Invoice not required if value is less than US$200.00. Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply. Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item. |
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Philippines
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Medicines are subject to approval of the health ministry. Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply. Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item. |
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Poland
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Import of medicine for personal use is subject to approval of the health ministry. Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply. Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item. |
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Portugal
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Medicines require the authorization of the Director General of health of Portugal. Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply. Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item. Pharmacists, hospitals and Labs recognized by the state can import medicines in small amounts without obtaining a license. |
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Romania
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Medicines intended for personal use do not require import permit, provided quantity is limited to one piece of each item. Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply. Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item. |
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Russia
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Medicines and vitamins are admitted as authorized by the Bureau for Registration of Medicines and Pharmaceuticals. Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply. Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item. |
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Rwanda
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Medicines are admitted provided the addressee ahs a permit issued by the Chief Pharmacist in Rwanda. Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply. Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item. |
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Saudi Arabia
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Medicines are not admissible, unless accompanied by a medical prescription issued by a competent authority. Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply. Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item. |
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Senegal
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Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply. Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item. |
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Serbia-Montenegro
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Medicines must be accompanied by a medical prescription or by an attestation from a medical institution justifying the need to use such article. Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply. Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item. |
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Seychelles
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Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply. Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item. |
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Singapore
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Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply. Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item. |
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Slovak Republic
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Medicines are admitted provided the addressee is in possession of an import permit granted by the Slovak Republic health authorities. Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply. Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item. |
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Somalia
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Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply. Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item. |
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South Africa
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Medicines are subject to the approval of the health ministry. Import license is not required id value is less than R 200 (Rand). Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply. Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item. |
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South Korea
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Import of prescription drugs is subject to approval of Health Ministry. Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply. Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item. Prohibited items: DHEA |
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Spain
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Import license from local health ministry is required. Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply. Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item. Pharmacists, hospitals and Labs recognized by the state can import medicines in small amounts without obtaining a license. |
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St. Lucia
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Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply. Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item. |
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Sweden
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Medicines are admitted only by authorized importers. Pharmacists, hospitals and Labs recognized by the state can import medicines in small amounts without obtaining a license. |
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Switzerland
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Import of prescription drugs is subject to approval of Health Ministry. Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply. Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item. Pharmacists, hospitals and Labs recognized by the state can import medicines in small amounts without obtaining a license. |
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Taiwan
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No license in required provided it is being imported for personal use and the value is less than US$1,000.00. |
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Tajikistan
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Medicines and vitamins are admitted as authorized by the Bureau for Registration of Medicines and Pharmaceuticals. Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply.Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item. |
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Thailand
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Import of prescription drugs is subject to approval of Health Ministry. Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply. Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item. |
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Togo
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Import of prescription drugs is subject to approval of Health Ministry. Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply. Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item. |
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Tonga
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Import of prescription drugs is subject to approval of Health Ministry. Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply. Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item. |
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Trinidad and Tobago
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Import of prescription drugs is subject to approval of Health Ministry. Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply. Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item. |
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Tunisia
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Import of prescription drugs is subject to approval of Health Ministry. Pharmacies and physicians can import small amounts of medicines for clinical use without a permit. Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply. Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item. Banned items: Aspirin, sulfa drugs and vitamin compounds. |
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Turkey
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Import of prescription drugs is subject to approval of Health Ministry. Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply. Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item. Substantial Duty may apply. |
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Turkmenistan
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Medicines and vitamins are admitted as authorized by the Bureau for Registration of Medicines and Pharmaceuticals. Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply. Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item. |
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Turks and Caicos Islands
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Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply. Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item. |
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U.A.E.
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import of medicines require prior authorization and approval of the health ministry. Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply. Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item. |
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Uganda
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Import of prescription drugs is subject to approval of Health Ministry. Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply. Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item. |
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Ukraine
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Medicines are prohibited unless a permit from health ministry is obtained before shipment is made. Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply. Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item. |
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United Kingdom (England)
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Import of medicine for personal use is subject to the approval of the health ministry. Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply. Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item. Import of Viagra and Melatonin for personal use is prohibited. |
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Uruguay
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Medicines are subject to approval by the health ministry. Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply. Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item. |
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USA
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Medicines are subject to approval by the health ministry. Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply. Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item. |
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Uzbekistan
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Medicines and vitamins are admitted as authorized by the Bureau for Registration of Medicines and Pharmaceuticals. Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply. Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item. |
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Vatican City
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Import of prescription drugs is subject to approval of Health Ministry. Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply. Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item. Liquids may not be shipped. |
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Venezuela
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Depending on classification of the medicine, it may need to be authorized by the Minister of Health, Agriculture and Boviculture of venezuela. Import of medicine for personal use is allowed provided it is indicated on the package that it has no commerical value and that it is intended for personal use. Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply. Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item. |
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Vietnam
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Medicines being shipped as a gift with value of less than US$200.00 do not require an import permit. Such parcels must be marked "Gift-Export License Not Required" Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply. Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item. |
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Yemen
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Medicines are subject to approval of the Health Ministry. Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply. Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item. |
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Zambia
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Medicines must be clearly marked as to their nature or composition in English on the label. Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply. Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item. |
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Zimbabwe
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Medicines must be labeled with the name, formula, and composition in English. Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply. Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item. |
