Can I bring a one-year supply of prescription medication into Thailand, and how can I get approval for it?

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Bringing a Long-Term Supply of Prescription Medication into Thailand
I have a DTV and I'm traveling to Thailand in October for a year.

I take Atozet for cholesterol - one tablet a day. I'd like to bring a one-year supply with me (12 boxes of 30 tablets each). I will include a prescription, medical summary, and a letter from my treating physician.

From what I understand, you're normally allowed to bring only up to a 30-day supply of prescription medication into Thailand.

Has anyone here had experience bringing a larger supply of prescription medication for personal use? Is there a way to get prior approval from the Thai FDA to bring a one-year supply?

Thanks!

Ask Thailand · Answer

A user traveling to Thailand for a year is concerned about bringing a one-year supply of their prescription medication, Atozet, while understanding that the usual allowance is only a 30-day supply. They seek advice on obtaining prior approval from the Thai FDA. Several community members shared their experiences of successfully bringing in larger supplies of medication without issues, often suggesting the importance of having a doctor's letter. Some indicated that the medications might be cheaper and more readily available in Thailand.

Hannah ************** · Answer

i recently brought 3 months of epilepsy meds into thailand and it wasnt checked

Mark ************* · Answer

If there's any doubt, I'd just declare everything you're bringing in. I did that, and Customs seemed surprised, but they were happy to check everything, and thanked me for doing so. Mine was a 90 day supply of 11 meds. After filling out their paperwork, they let me through. Of course, the list of meds from my doctor, and the tags on each bottle settled the matter handily. They kind of expect that geezers will be travelling with meds, so they're not surprised. I thought they were very pleasant. :-)

Wannikea ********* · Answer

Not an issue

Karen ************ · Answer

I brought five months of a GLP1 and not an eye was blinked. My DTV is medical so that might have helped. I old lady. lol

Cliff ********* · Answer

Not an issue. Don’t worry about it.

Shin ****** · Answer

I brought a year supply of diabetes medication in a cooler, and they never even looked. I had doctor's letter too and other meds. That was last year though!🤷🏾‍♀️

Smilin******* · Answer

Surprisingly, many medications are cheaper here and are easily available at the pharmacy.

That said, I brought a year's worth of 5 meds with me and they didn't search my luggage or ask questions.  I did have my prescriptions. And letter from the doctor in case.

I went to the pharmacy last month with several of my empty bottles with the prescription on them and they were able to give all of them to me.

Knowledgeabl************ · Answer

Just buy it here , it will probably save you money to

Amanda ********* · Answer

Hello! I have and I have my psychiatrist writing the letter to me for using ADHD meds

Michi ******** · Answer

I just asked Gemini and it appears it’s readily available in Thailand. It may be cheaper to get it here than your home country, it would be worth it to look into it a bit more.

But to answer your question, I’ve brought more than 30 days meds with a doctors note.

Can I bring a one-year supply of prescription medication into Thailand, and how can I get approval for it?

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