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Medications — Italy

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

Short answer

Medications in Italy: allowed only under specific conditions.

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CONDITIONAL

Foreigners may bring up to a 30-day supply of personal prescription medication into Italy and should carry a copy of the prescription; you cannot bring drugs for other people, and shipments by mail/courier are tightly controlled.

Excess or mailed medication can be held by Italian Customs with long delays.

§ US State Dept

Verified Jul 7, 2026

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