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Take medicine in or out of the UK

You must carry medicine containing a controlled drug with you in your hand luggage when entering or leaving the UK. It may be taken away from you at the border if you cannot prove it was prescribed for you.

Taking medicine out of the UK

If you’re taking medicine out of the UK, ask your doctor or pharmacist whether your medicine contains a controlled drug. If it does, check the rules for the country you’re going to with the embassy before you travel.  You’ll need to prove it’s yours with either a prescription or letter from your doctor.

Bringing medicine to the UK

If you’re a UK resident who has been prescribed medicine while you were abroad, you need to contact the Drug and Firearms Licensing Unit ( DFLU ).

If you’re not a UK resident, you will need to carry a letter of proof that the medicine was prescribed for you.

The letter must include:

• the dates you are travelling to or from the UK
• a list of your medicine, including how much you have, doses and the strength
• the signature of the person who prescribed your drugs

You can only bring up to 3 months supply of your medicine with you.

Your doctor or pharmacist can tell you if your medicine contains a controlled drug. You can also check the drugs listed on the packaging of your medicine and search for them on the controlled drugs list . The list does not give names of medicines, only drugs that are used in medicines.

If it contains a drug listed as schedule 1

You must contact the DFLU before you travel to the UK.

You cannot bring schedule 1 drugs into the UK without a licence. Licences for schedule 1 drugs are limited to research or other special purposes. You cannot use a Schengen Certificate to bring schedule 1 drugs into the UK.

If you need more than 3 months supply of your medicine

You’ll need to contact a UK doctor or pharmacist to prescribe the medicine for you once you’re in the UK. This includes medicines not licensed in the UK. You may need to pay.

If you bring more than 3 months supply with you, or get more medicine posted to you, it will be taken away.

Exceptional circumstances

If there are exceptional circumstances which mean you need to bring more than 3 months supply of your medicine into the UK, you may be able to apply for a personal licence .

Contact the Drug and Firearms Licensing Unit ( DFLU )

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Travelling with Medicines

General advice, diabetes medication and equipment, hiv medication, controlled medicines.

Medicines that are prescribed or can be bought over the counter in the UK, can be restricted or banned in other countries.

• Some countries such as India, Turkey, Pakistan and United Arab Emirates have strict lists of medications that you are not allowed to bring in.
• You should always check the rules for entering a country with medicines with the embassy of the country you will be visiting .

If you are planning to travel overseas and need to take medicines with you, you should check if there are any restrictions before you go.

Restrictions may cover:

• what medicines you can take out of the UK
• this can include countries you transit through
• the type and /or amount of medicine that can be taken in to a country

General tips for travelling with medicines

• Make sure you take enough supplies for the whole of your trip and include extra for unexpected delays, damage or loss.
• Keep your medicines and equipment in the original packaging with labels and information leaflet.
• If your medicine needs to be kept cool you can use a thermos flask, cool pack or insulated pouch.
• suitcases in the hold can become delayed or lost in transit
• if possible, split your medicines between bags so that if one bag goes missing you will still have some medicines available
• check if your prescription will be accepted in English, or if it may need to be translated into the local language for your destination
• you should contact the embassy of the country you will be visiting or transiting through and your airline to find out their rules
• Exemptions can be made but you will need documentation from a healthcare professional supporting your need to carry the liquid medicine.
• Additional information is available at GOV.UK: Hand luggage restrictions at UK airports

All of the above information applies if you are travelling with diabetic medication and /or medical equipment. For further information see:

• Diabetes and Travel
• Diabetes Monitoring During Travel

A small number of countries refuse entry to individuals who are HIV positive.

• For information see aidsmap: travel restrictions for people with HIV

If you are travelling with HIV medications, you should carry a letter detailing:

• the contact details of the specialist doctor that you see
• the letter does not need to state the reason why you are taking the medicine
• it should detail that taking your medicine is important and should not be interrupted

This letter can be shown if you:

• are questioned at customs about medicine
• need to get medical care abroad
• need to replace lost or damaged medicine

Certain prescribed medicines are called ' controlled drugs ', for example strong painkillers or opiate substitutes.  This means there are additional are laws around their use (Misuse of Drugs Act 1971).

If you are entering or leaving the UK with controlled drugs, there are specific rules that you must follow.  The rules will depend on:

• the type of controlled drug you are taking
• the length of your trip
• the amount of medicine that you need to take with you

Before you travel you should check:

• your doctor or pharmacist will be able to help you with this
• with the embassy , the rules of the country you are entering
• if you need a personal licence
• if you need a letter of proof

For detailed information see GOV.UK: Bringing medicine containing a controlled drug in to the UK  

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Travel vaccination advice

If you're planning to travel outside the UK, you may need to be vaccinated against some of the serious diseases found in other parts of the world.

Vaccinations are available to protect you against infections such as yellow fever , typhoid and hepatitis A .

In the UK, the  NHS routine immunisation (vaccination) schedule protects you against a number of diseases, but does not cover all of the infectious diseases found overseas.

When should I start thinking about the vaccines I need?

If possible, see the GP or a private travel clinic at least 6 to 8 weeks before you're due to travel.

Some vaccines need to be given well in advance to allow your body to develop immunity.

And some vaccines involve a number of doses spread over several weeks or months.

You may be more at risk of some diseases, for example, if you're:

• travelling in rural areas
• backpacking
• staying in hostels or camping
• on a long trip rather than a package holiday

If you have a pre-existing health problem, this may make you more at risk of infection or complications from a travel-related illness.

Which travel vaccines do I need?

You can find out which vaccinations are necessary or recommended for the areas you'll be visiting on these websites:

• Travel Health Pro
• NHS Fit for Travel

Some countries require proof of vaccination (for example, for polio or yellow fever vaccination), which must be documented on an International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis (ICVP) before you enter or when you leave a country.

Saudi Arabia requires proof of vaccination against certain types of meningitis for visitors arriving for the Hajj and Umrah pilgrimages.

Even if an ICVP is not required, it's still a good idea to take a record of the vaccinations you have had with you.

Find out more about the vaccines available for travellers abroad

Where do I get my travel vaccines?

First, phone or visit the GP practice or practice nurse to find out whether your existing UK vaccinations are up-to-date.

If you have any records of your vaccinations, let the GP know what you have had previously.

The GP or practice nurse may be able to give you general advice about travel vaccinations and travel health, such as protecting yourself from malaria.

They can give you any missing doses of your UK vaccines if you need them.

Not all travel vaccinations are available free on the NHS, even if they're recommended for travel to a certain area.

If the GP practice can give you the travel vaccines you need but they are not available on the NHS, ask for:

• written information on what vaccines are needed
• the cost of each dose or course
• any other charges you may have to pay, such as for some certificates of vaccination

You can also get travel vaccines from:

• private travel vaccination clinics
• pharmacies offering travel healthcare services

Which travel vaccines are free?

The following travel vaccines are available free on the NHS from your GP surgery:

• polio (given as a combined diphtheria/tetanus/polio jab )
• hepatitis A

These vaccines are free because they protect against diseases thought to represent the greatest risk to public health if they were brought into the country.

Which travel vaccines will I have to pay for?

You'll have to pay for travel vaccinations against:

• hepatitis B
• Japanese encephalitis
• tick-borne encephalitis
• tuberculosis (TB)
• yellow fever

Yellow fever vaccines are only available from designated centres .

The cost of travel vaccines that are not available on the NHS will vary, depending on the vaccine and number of doses you need.

It's worth considering this when budgeting for your trip.

Other things to consider

There are other things to consider when planning your travel vaccinations, including:

• your age and health – you may be more vulnerable to infection than others; some vaccines cannot be given to people with certain medical conditions
• working as an aid worker – you may come into contact with more diseases in a refugee camp or helping after a natural disaster
• working in a medical setting – a doctor, nurse or another healthcare worker may require additional vaccinations
• contact with animals – you may be more at risk of getting diseases spread by animals, such as rabies

If you're only travelling to countries in northern and central Europe, North America or Australia, you're unlikely to need any vaccinations.

But it's important to check that you're up-to-date with routine vaccinations available on the NHS.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Speak to a GP before having any vaccinations if:

• you're pregnant
• you think you might be pregnant
• you're breastfeeding

In many cases, it's unlikely a vaccine given while you're pregnant or breastfeeding will cause problems for the baby.

But the GP will be able to give you further advice about this.

People with immune deficiencies

For some people travelling overseas, vaccination against certain diseases may not be advised.

This may be the case if:

• you have a condition that affects your body's immune system, such as HIV or AIDS
• you're receiving treatment that affects your immune system, such as chemotherapy
• you have recently had a bone marrow or organ transplant

A GP can give you further advice about this.

Non-travel vaccines

As well as getting any travel vaccinations you need, it's also a good opportunity to make sure your other vaccinations are up-to-date and have booster vaccines if necessary.

Although many routine NHS vaccinations are given during childhood, you can have some of them (such as the MMR vaccine ) as an adult if you missed getting vaccinated as a child.

There are also some extra NHS vaccinations for people at higher risk of certain illnesses, such as the flu vaccine , the hepatitis B vaccine and the BCG vaccine for tuberculosis (TB) .

Your GP can advise you about any NHS vaccinations you might need.

Find out about NHS vaccinations and when to have them

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Traveling Abroad with Medicine

Many international travelers carry medicines with them to treat acute or chronic health problems. However, each country has its own laws related to medicines. Medicines that are commonly prescribed or available over the counter in the United States might be unlicensed or considered controlled substances in other countries. While rules vary by country, there can be serious consequences if you violate the laws at your destination. The consequences may include:

• Authorities taking away your medicine
• Penalties, including jail or prison time

Before Travel

Check with your destination’s  embassy and embassies of countries that you have layovers in to make sure your medicines are permitted.

• Many countries allow a 30-day supply of certain medicines, but also require the traveler to carry a prescription or a medical certificate from their health care provider.
• If your medicine is not allowed at your destination, talk with your health care provider about alternatives and have them write a letter describing your condition and the treatment plan.
• You may also want to check the  International Narcotics Control Board  website that provides general information about narcotics and controlled substances, for countries that have information available, for travelers.

Check CDC’s destination pages for travel health information . Check CDC’s webpage for your destination to see what vaccines or medicines you may need and what diseases or health risks are a concern at your destination.

Make an appointment with your healthcare provider or a travel health specialist  that takes place at least one month before you leave. They can help you get destination-specific vaccines, medicines, and information. Discussing your health concerns, itinerary, and planned activities with your provider allows them to give more specific advice and recommendations.

• If you plan to be gone for more than 30 days, talk to your health care provider about how you can get enough medicine for your trip. Some insurance companies will only pay for a 30-day supply at a time.
• If you are a traveling to a different time zone, ask your health care provider about any changes to taking your medicine. Medicines should be taken according to the time since your last dose, not the local time of day.
• Find out how to safely store your medicine while traveling and check whether it needs refrigeration. Keep in mind that extreme temperatures can reduce the effectiveness of many medicines.

Prepare a  travel health kit   with items you may need, especially those items that may be difficult to find at your destination. Include your prescription and over-the-counter medicines in your travel health kit and take enough to last your entire trip, plus extra in case of travel delays. Pack medications in a carry on in case your luggage is lost or delayed.

• Keep medicines in their original, labeled containers. Ensure that they are clearly labeled with your full name, health care provider’s name, generic and brand name, and exact dosage.
• Bring copies of all written prescriptions, including the generic names for medicines. Leave a copy of your prescriptions at home with a friend or relative in case you lose your copy or need an emergency refill.
• Ask your prescribing health care provider for a note if you use controlled substances, or injectable medicines, such as EpiPens and insulin.

Buying Medicine Abroad

Counterfeit drugs  are common in some countries, so only use medicine you bring from home and make sure to pack enough for the duration of your trip, plus extra in case of travel delays. If you must buy drugs during your trip in an emergency, see CDC’s Counterfeit Drugs page.

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• CDC Yellow Book: Avoiding Poorly Regulated Medicines
• Travel Smartly with Prescription Medications (US Department of State)
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