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jonathon
jonathon Posts: 760 Forumite
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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
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  • Gloomendoom
    Gloomendoom Posts: 16,551 Forumite
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    edited 11 July 2018 at 6:42PM
    jonathon wrote: »
    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.
  • peachyprice
    peachyprice Posts: 22,346 Forumite
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    Is her medication banned in HK or Singapore?
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  • elsien
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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.
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  • Flugelhorn
    Flugelhorn Posts: 7,568 Forumite
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    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 £££££
  • Gloomendoom
    Gloomendoom Posts: 16,551 Forumite
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    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!
  • jonathon
    jonathon Posts: 760 Forumite
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    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.
  • jonathon
    jonathon Posts: 760 Forumite
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    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 letter
  • Gloomendoom
    Gloomendoom Posts: 16,551 Forumite
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    jonathon wrote: »
    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.
  • Gloomendoom
    Gloomendoom Posts: 16,551 Forumite
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    jonathon wrote: »
    our doctor charges £30 for a letter

    Ouch! Still worth it though when you consider the consequences of being caught importing restricted medicines.
  • maman
    maman Posts: 30,295 Forumite
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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 IMO
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