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Medications — United Kingdom
What travelers need to know about medications in United Kingdom. What is legal at home can be a serious crime here — each rule links to its official source.
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Driving in the U.S. too?The free LawLert iPhone app alerts you when you cross into a U.S. state where a law you track differs. It doesn't cover other countries yet.Get the free appMedications in United Kingdom: allowed only under specific conditions.
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Some medications approved in the US are controlled substances in the UK and need a licence to bring in; carry them in original labelled packaging with a copy of your prescription.
Mailed prescriptions may be blocked by customs, and controlled drugs without authorisation can lead to seizure or prosecution.
§ US State DeptVerified Jul 6, 2026
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