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Medications — Turkey
What travelers need to know about medications in Turkey. 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 Turkey: restricted — there are real limits travelers must follow.
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If traveling with prescription medication, check with the Government of Türkiye that it is legal before you go — always carry it in original packaging with your doctor's prescription, and bring enough for your whole trip, since some medications are unavailable in Türkiye.
If a medication counts as an illegal substance in Türkiye, drug penalties are severe — heavy fines and 4–20 years in jail.
§ US State Dept — TurkeyVerified Jul 20, 2026
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