Are you living abroad and are not sure if you can ship prescription drugs or other types of pharmaceutical products in Europe? Keep reading and learn more about regulations on shipping prescription drugs and medicines via courier and find out our tips on how to safely ship over-the-counter drugs domestically or internationally.
READY TO SHIP?
BEFORE SHIPPING
When ordering the shipping of pills and medicines or an EpiPen abroad via courier services, there is some information that you may have to provide us with:
HOW TO SHIP
HOW TO PACK
How to ship pills or an EpiPen abroad? If you decided to ship prescription drugs to someone for personal use, remember to pack them properly in order to avoid damages.
NEED MORE INFORMATION?
There may be some restrictions regarding shipping prescription drugs in certain countries, however, many people send them regularly. We recommend checking the local rules regarding your exact case both in the pick-up and the destination country. Keep in mind that as a sender, you are responsible for any extra costs incurred due to shipping medicine.
In the US, only FDA approved vendors and distributors with a valid license can ship and transport prescription drugs. Authorised persons, like doctors, can ship prescription drugs and some patients can choose to have their prescribed medicines shipped by courier. However, please check the regulations for every state and be aware that certain products can be subjected to special limitations.
Shipping over the counter medicines by mail or courier is not illegal and, therefore, many people decide to ship this type of pills and medicines over the post every day. However, due to their delicate nature, many couriers decide to include these goods in the list of restricted items to ship.
You can travel with prescription drugs within the EU if you have a prescription signed by a doctor from an EU country. If the drug is not available in the country you are travelling to, you can ask your doctor for a cross-border prescription.
When preparing pills and other prescription drugs for transport, do it in an environment protected from bacteria. Your package will be transported together with other parcels, containing all sorts of goods. And, simple vans or truck used for transporting standard packages are not equipped for items that need special conditions. Check if the medicines need some special transport conditions before shipping.