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If you are carrying prescription medicines or controlled drugs you should:

  • have a prescription from your physician advising that the medicine is being used under a doctor’s direction and is necessary for your physical well-being
  • carry the drugs in their original containers
  • have sufficient quantity not exceeding three months' supply for prescription medicines or one month supply for controlled drugs.
Further information regarding the importation of medicines can be obtained either from Medsafe or by phoning +64-9-257 5704.

Further information regarding the importation of controlled drugs can be obtained from the Ministry of Health or by phoning +64-4-819 6855.