Taking my opiate medications abroad?

Unity

Hi,

I just wonder if anyone can advise whether I need to do anything special about taking my opiate medications abroad with me?

I'm using Durogesic patches which are morphine based and need to be applied to my skin every 72 hours. Obviously I don't want any hassle with over-enthusiastic customs officers :rolleyes: and I suppose that technically these could be termed 'Class A's':eek: . I know that when I have to pick them up from the chemist they are always kept in the safe.

I will only be travelling within the EC but any advice would be gratefully accepted.

Thanks.

Sugar_Coated_Owl

Edited as I'm obviously wrong.

Unity

razorbladekisses wrote: »

I believe you can take a maximum of 45mgs with you without any problems. If you need to take more than that you need to get a licence from the home office.

Thanks for this, I'll have to work it out as the patches are in microgrammes and I use 87mcg every three days plus additional supplies in case the heat causes them to fall off - I can't re-stick them and so need to apply new ones :rolleyes: .

Sugar_Coated_Owl

Edited as I'm obviously wrong.

mr_rush

A letter from your doctor stating that you need the medication will be sufficient. Take them in their box(es).

digger3_2

Hi.Mr Rush just beat me to it. take them in their original boxes with the dispensing label on with your name and dose details.Ask your GP for a letter to confirm you are taking the medication and show it if you are asked to

moneysaving_pharmacist

As far as I am aware, the advice from Mr Rush and digger3 is correct, provided you are travelling for less than three months. If you are travelling for more than three months you will need a personal import/export license - see www.drugs.homeoffice.gov.uk/drugs-laws/licensing/personal

Sugar_Coated_Owl

I guess the HMRC website must be wrong then!

RAMBLER

I am on injection medication, which is a problem in certain countries,,,, what i need to do is have a letter from my consultant stating that i need this medication and that it can not be removed from my person, that is important in case they want someone to mind it while you are on the flight etc.

Also as previous people have said keep in tact in boxes, and take a repeat prescription slip as well.

Have a great holiday

digger3_2

Hi Razorbladekisses - you might have been right in you original posts.

suki1964

Actually razorblade you are right - the Op is talking about a CONTROLLED drug which is handled differently - the HMRC has the up to date information