Over the counter medications
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Over the counter medications
I put this question in with a thread about treating mossie stings but thought I would widen it,
If I stock up on over the counter (OTC) medicines before I go will I have any problems with customs? From what I have heard we can buy alot of stuff OTC that would need a prescription in Oz.
(I have a hypochondriac for a hubby).
I suppose I would get stung for GST as well??
If I stock up on over the counter (OTC) medicines before I go will I have any problems with customs? From what I have heard we can buy alot of stuff OTC that would need a prescription in Oz.
(I have a hypochondriac for a hubby).
I suppose I would get stung for GST as well??
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Re: Over the counter medications
Originally posted by shedu
I put this question in with a thread about treating mossie stings but thought I would widen it,
If I stock up on over the counter (OTC) medicines before I go will I have any problems with customs? From what I have heard we can buy alot of stuff OTC that would need a prescription in Oz.
(I have a hypochondriac for a hubby).
I suppose I would get stung for GST as well??
I put this question in with a thread about treating mossie stings but thought I would widen it,
If I stock up on over the counter (OTC) medicines before I go will I have any problems with customs? From what I have heard we can buy alot of stuff OTC that would need a prescription in Oz.
(I have a hypochondriac for a hubby).
I suppose I would get stung for GST as well??
A doctors letter to explain why, may be useful ?
Regarding the GST, you could always try to claim the VAT back when you leave 17.5%
Actually can you do that with any other things that you are taking with you ??? just a thought
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Re: Over the counter medications
Originally posted by shedu
I put this question in with a thread about treating mossie stings but thought I would widen it,
If I stock up on over the counter (OTC) medicines before I go will I have any problems with customs? From what I have heard we can buy alot of stuff OTC that would need a prescription in Oz.
(I have a hypochondriac for a hubby).
I suppose I would get stung for GST as well??
I put this question in with a thread about treating mossie stings but thought I would widen it,
If I stock up on over the counter (OTC) medicines before I go will I have any problems with customs? From what I have heard we can buy alot of stuff OTC that would need a prescription in Oz.
(I have a hypochondriac for a hubby).
I suppose I would get stung for GST as well??
I would bring some anthisan cream because you can only get it here on prescription.
i don't know if there are any other products that people would suggest.
Donna
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If you take any medication in UK, make sure it is available in Australia / NZ and what the brand name is.
Some things not available here. So its best to make sure before leaving so if need be you can change your brand of medication in UK and get used to it there.
I am diabetic and certain insulin types are not available here and hypostop not available.
Some things not available here. So its best to make sure before leaving so if need be you can change your brand of medication in UK and get used to it there.
I am diabetic and certain insulin types are not available here and hypostop not available.
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We brought out several over the counter aswell as prescribed cream's for our daughters escxma, we didn't have any problem. I also brought out calpol I have not seen it here only nurofen for kids and other brand paracetomol. I would definatly stock up on any childrens prescribed drugs as you'll pay for them here.
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Originally posted by Juls
We brought out several over the counter aswell as prescribed cream's for our daughters escxma, we didn't have any problem. I also brought out calpol I have not seen it here only nurofen for kids and other brand paracetomol. I would definatly stock up on any childrens prescribed drugs as you'll pay for them here.
We brought out several over the counter aswell as prescribed cream's for our daughters escxma, we didn't have any problem. I also brought out calpol I have not seen it here only nurofen for kids and other brand paracetomol. I would definatly stock up on any childrens prescribed drugs as you'll pay for them here.
We tried other brands, but only this brand worked for our daughter. And she did suffer pretty bad. We didn't bring any of the prescribed stuff out from UK, but we should have.
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Interestingly, I was in the chemist today getting a script & saw an poster in the window. It said that taking PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) medicines out of Australia can be illegal. Might be worth checking to see that bringing IN something that is only available here on prescription isnt also illegal?
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Originally posted by MrsDagboy
Interestingly, I was in the chemist today getting a script & saw an poster in the window. It said that taking PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) medicines out of Australia can be illegal. Might be worth checking to see that bringing IN something that is only available here on prescription isnt also illegal?
Interestingly, I was in the chemist today getting a script & saw an poster in the window. It said that taking PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) medicines out of Australia can be illegal. Might be worth checking to see that bringing IN something that is only available here on prescription isnt also illegal?
I'm pretty sure that the rule will also apply in UK. The PBS stuff is discounted for residents of that country, and so each country would not want its tax payers funds going out of the counry in that way.
If looked at in a purely financial way, any country should not complain about incoming prescription goods, as that means less to be sold at below cost. Did I explain that well or not ? I''m not sure !
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Originally posted by ABCDiamond
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I'm pretty sure that the rule will also apply in UK. The PBS stuff is discounted for residents of that country, and so each country would not want its tax payers funds going out of the counry in that way.
If looked at in a purely financial way, any country should not complain about incoming prescription goods, as that means less to be sold at below cost. Did I explain that well or not ? I''m not sure !
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I'm pretty sure that the rule will also apply in UK. The PBS stuff is discounted for residents of that country, and so each country would not want its tax payers funds going out of the counry in that way.
If looked at in a purely financial way, any country should not complain about incoming prescription goods, as that means less to be sold at below cost. Did I explain that well or not ? I''m not sure !
Perhaps the chances of them even caring are only slight, but knowing how strict the customs/quarrantine & import laws etc are, Im not sure I would just try to plead ignorance.
After all Im sure that you could find somewhere in the world that its legal to have heroin or cocaine etc. Doesnt mean that you can bring it into Australia though, does it? LOL
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Originally posted by MrsDagboy
After all Im sure that you could find somewhere in the world that its legal to have heroin or cocaine etc. Doesnt mean that you can bring it into Australia though, does it? LOL
After all Im sure that you could find somewhere in the world that its legal to have heroin or cocaine etc. Doesnt mean that you can bring it into Australia though, does it? LOL
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Originally posted by MrsDagboy
Interestingly, I was in the chemist today getting a script & saw an poster in the window. It said that taking PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) medicines out of Australia can be illegal. Might be worth checking to see that bringing IN something that is only available here on prescription isnt also illegal?
Interestingly, I was in the chemist today getting a script & saw an poster in the window. It said that taking PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) medicines out of Australia can be illegal. Might be worth checking to see that bringing IN something that is only available here on prescription isnt also illegal?
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They told me that as long as the stuff is labelled for my personal use, and backed up by a doctors letter, there is no problem. That also applies to brands of The Pill that you can't get here.
Best thing I did was bring leaflets from things like over-the-counter anti-histamines - take them to the chemist and they can usually find a close equivalant.
Anyone on Piriton in the UK - get Polaramine over here, same stuff, different name!
Best thing I did was bring leaflets from things like over-the-counter anti-histamines - take them to the chemist and they can usually find a close equivalant.
Anyone on Piriton in the UK - get Polaramine over here, same stuff, different name!
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Originally posted by bondipom
I think that is in quantities to sell at a profit abroad.
I think that is in quantities to sell at a profit abroad.
I know that its suggested that if you are travelling o/s & are taking prescription drugs with you that you take a doctors letter with you.
It would be interesting to know either way. We need a friendly neighbourhood customs/import/quarrantine official on this site .
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Originally posted by Pollyana
They told me that as long as the stuff is labelled for my personal use, and backed up by a doctors letter, there is no problem. That also applies to brands of The Pill that you can't get here.
Best thing I did was bring leaflets from things like over-the-counter anti-histamines - take them to the chemist and they can usually find a close equivalant.
Anyone on Piriton in the UK - get Polaramine over here, same stuff, different name!
They told me that as long as the stuff is labelled for my personal use, and backed up by a doctors letter, there is no problem. That also applies to brands of The Pill that you can't get here.
Best thing I did was bring leaflets from things like over-the-counter anti-histamines - take them to the chemist and they can usually find a close equivalant.
Anyone on Piriton in the UK - get Polaramine over here, same stuff, different name!
No idea what might be OTC over there but prescription only here.
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Theres a lot of stuff like anti-histamines, eczema cream etc than you can buy over the counter in the UK cos its cheaper that way, but your GP often knows you are doing it that way because of the price difference, and people shouldn't have a problem getting a letter to cover themselves (as long as they have an amenable doctor!
A lot of those products aren't actually prescription only here, but they are the ones like hydro-cortisone cream, that the pharmacist will insist on labelling.
A lot of those products aren't actually prescription only here, but they are the ones like hydro-cortisone cream, that the pharmacist will insist on labelling.