Posting prescription medicine to Pakistan?

nobile

Hi - not eBay related, but I offered to help out an elderly neighbour, thinking it was a straight forward favour but now I'm really struggling!

Basically his wife had to go to Pakistan in a bit of a hurry & was unable to take all her medications with her (mix of prescription/non-prescription)

As she is staying there for over a month she will run out, so I offered to collect her prescriptions & post them to her because quite simply, she doesnt trust any of the meds over there (issues of counterfeit meds killing hundreds every year!!!)

But now I find that there are restrictions using some of the couriers that I normally use via Parcel Monkey etc

Anyone know what providers allow you to post prescription meds to Pakistan? I ask ed my Post Office & they said yes, then no, then maybe... Much obliged

Kernow666

i would just post them RM but get it airsure signed for but when asked what it contains tell a fib

Obviously_the_best

Your neighbour's wife my need a permit to import pharmaceuticals, even in small amounts. She would need to check this locally.

I'd send them (if allowed) with Royal Mail signed for.

martindow

Can she not get this prescribed locally? Even if it involves paying it may be the simplest solution.

soolin

martindow wrote: »

Can she not get this prescribed locally? Even if it involves paying it may be the simplest solution.

From the OP

she doesnt trust any of the meds over there (issues of counterfeit meds killing hundreds every year!!!)

I think that might well be a real concern

shaun_from_Africa

Assuming that the lady concerned has travel insurance, it might be worth contacting them for advice.
they might be able to recommend a hospital or doctor in Pakistan who can provide the required medicines from a known and trusted source.

Colin_Hunt

Advice on drug smuggling to Pakistan, different.

Suzy_M

The only person permitted to send prescription drugs via Royal Mail is the issuing GP.

shaun_from_Africa

Suzy_M wrote: »

The only person permitted to send prescription drugs via Royal Mail is the issuing GP.

Not quite correct.
Anyone can send prescription medicines via RM provided that they are being sent following a request from a qualified person. This doesn't have to be the GP who initially issued the request, it could be any doctor or qualified nurse. I can't even find anything that states that the person who request the items be sent must be qualified in the UK.

Collabora

http://www.royalmail.com/personal/help-and-support/tell-me-about-restricted-goods-overseas

Prescription medicines and drugs sent for scientific purposes May only be sent by, or at the specific request of, a qualified medical practitioner, registered dental practitioner, veterinary surgeon, registered nurse or a recognised laboratory or institution.

Medicines classified as non-flammable or non-toxic must be securely closed and placed in a leak-proof container such as a sealed polythene bag (for liquids) or a siftproof container (for solids). Must be tightly packed in strong outer packaging and must be secured or cushioned to prevent any damage. The sender’s name and return address must be clearly visible on the outer packaging.

Medicines classified as flammable, toxic or flammable and toxic are prohibited. Please see https://www.royalmail.com/internationalprohibitedgoods