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jonathon
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Hi My wife is on amlodipine for high blood pressure and we are going to Singapore and Hong Kong this year will she need a letter from her doctor.
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Hi My wife is on amlodipine for high blood pressure and we are going to Singapore and Hong Kong this year will she need a letter from her doctor.
Thank you
Can't help with Hong Kong but Singapore have a list of medicines that need a special licence to take into the country. No need if just transiting.
See here...
http://www.hsa.gov.sg/content/hsa/en/Health_Products_Regulation/Consumer_Information/Personal_Import_Regulations/bringing_personal_medication_into_Singapore.html
I have gone through the process and my advice is to give yourself plenty of time to get the licence. It may take several days from when you send all the paperwork off.0 -
Is her medication banned in HK or Singapore?Accept your past without regret, handle your present with confidence and face your future without fear0
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http://www.hsa.gov.sg/pub/faq/faq/faqcategory/bringing-personal-medication-into-singapore.aspx
Always wise to take a prescription slip though in case she needs any replacement for any reason.All shall be well, and all shall be well, and all manner of things shall be well.
Pedant alert - it's could have, not could of.0 -
the main problem is controlled drugs + codeine.
For other drugs some people take the repeat prescription slip with them. GP letter likely to cost you £££££0 -
Don't mess around with the Singaporeans.
Read the list. If amlodipine is on the restricted list, you need a licence. No ifs, no buts. To get a licence you need a doctor's letter.
My GP has never charged me.
It isn't hard!0 -
Gloomendoom wrote: »Can't help with Hong Kong but Singapore have a list of medicines that need a special licence to take into the country. No need if just transiting.
See here...
http://www.hsa.gov.sg/content/hsa/en/Health_Products_Regulation/Consumer_Information/Personal_Import_Regulations/bringing_personal_medication_into_Singapore.html
I have gone through the process and my advice is to give yourself plenty of time to get the licence. It may take several days from when you send all the paperwork off.
thanks for the link I think she will be ok in Singapore
Medicines Not Requiring Licence
You are allowed to bring in or import common medicines such as those for diabetes, high cholesterol, high blood pressure and contraception for personal medical use if the quantity is less than 3 months' supply.0 -
Gloomendoom wrote: »Don't mess around with the Singaporeans.
Read the list. If amlodipine is on the restricted list, you need a licence. No ifs, no buts. To get a licence you need a doctor's letter.
My GP has never charged me.
It isn't hard!
our doctor charges £30 for a letter0 -
thanks for the link I think she will be ok in Singapore
Medicines Not Requiring Licence
You are allowed to bring in or import common medicines such as those for diabetes, high cholesterol, high blood pressure and contraception for personal medical use if the quantity is less than 3 months' supply.
I think so too. I've since had a scan down the list and couldn't see amlodipine on it.0 -
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Gloomendoom wrote: »Ouch! Still worth it though when you consider the consequences of being caught importing restricted medicines.
What's £30 compared with the cost of a holiday taking in Singapore? Peanuts!
Better to be safe than sorry IMO0
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