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Carrying medicine to China
Nov 2, 2007 04:49
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I need to carry some medicine from India for an Indian friend in China. I have a copy of the local prescription. Are there any issues which I have to be concerned about?
Nov 4, 2007 10:59
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Generally speaking there is no problem, checking of baggage is not very common. Unfortunately a prescription would not be much help at the border as no-one is likely to undrerstand it - try using an international compound name in a pharmacy and they don't know it as they use Chinese names. And most countries with restrictions require prescription drugs to be for personal use.

If it a seriously controlled drug, or a large quantity you shouldn't try to bring it without making sure.
Nov 4, 2007 19:12
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You'll probably be okay, as Paul said. However, carrying drugs into any country for some one not traveling with you can potentially bring you a world of trouble.

Investigate other options, like the postal system.
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