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Medications — Ecuador

What travelers need to know about medications in Ecuador. What is legal at home can be a serious crime here — each rule links to its official source.

Short answer

Medications in Ecuador: allowed only under specific conditions.

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CONDITIONAL

Confirm your medication is legal with Ecuador's Ministry of Public Health, carry it in original packaging with your prescription, and buy only from reputable pharmacies (counterfeits are common).

§ US State Dept — Ecuador

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