Medicines
If you need prescribed medication for your health condition, talk to your GP or practice nurse about your travel plans at least two months before your departure date. They can tell you if you need to make any special arrangements.
Check the rules for all the countries you’re going to, including countries that you’re just passing through. Different countries have different rules and regulations about medicine they allow into the country, as well as the quantity you can take.
It is always a good idea to travel with a copy of your prescription and a letter from your GP giving details of your medication and the name of the health condition that you need the medication for. It may be worth getting the information translated into the language of the country or countries that you're visiting.
Some prescribed medicines contain drugs that are controlled under the Misuse of Drugs legislation. This means that extra legal controls apply to these medicines. As a result, you may need a personal licence to take controlled medicines abroad.
If in doubt, contact the embassy for the country you’re visiting. The UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) website has a full list of foreign embassies in the UK.
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