Can you get a prescription from a doctor in another country?

A prescription delivered by a doctor in your country is valid in all EU countries. However, a medicine prescribed in one country might not be available or it may have another name. You can ask your doctor to give you a prescription to use in another EU country, also known as a “cross-border prescription”.

How do I get a prescription while abroad?

Talk to your doctor and let them know you will be traveling for an extended period of time. Have your doctor write a prescription for all your medications, preferably renewable for a year. Submit to your insurance pharmacy or local pharmacy near your contact person. Most prescriptions can only cover one year at a time.

Can prescriptions be filled internationally?

Q: Can a foreign traveler get a prescription filled when visiting the U.S.? A: If you’re traveling to the United States from another country and need a prescription filled, you should visit a health care provider. Very few pharmacies can fill a foreign prescription, and this is determined on a state-by-state basis.

Can you send medication internationally?

Medication should be brought abroad in carry-on luggage. If you use equipment such as syringes, make sure to pack your own sterile supply. It may be illegal to send some prescription medications to certain countries through the mail. Check with the postal service and customs office before doing so.

Can you send a prescription to another state?

The process of transferring your prescription is relatively simple. Contact a nearby pharmacy and they will handle most of the process for you. Be sure to give them the contact information of your home pharmacy, as well as specify which prescription(s) you need transferred.

Can doctors write prescriptions for family members?

Except in emergencies, it is not appropriate for physicians to write prescriptions for controlled substances for themselves or immediate family members.

Can I mail prescription drugs to another country?

Another big category of items that can’t be shipped internationally are prescription drugs. In order to ship medications that are prescription strength, you need to go through a number of complicated procedures. The drugs will also need to be shipped commercially by an approved carrier.

Can you ship medication?

Medicines are controlled substances and are subject to strict regulations. Prescription medications may only be mailed by Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registered distributors.

Can a prescription be transferred to another pharmacy?

Call or visit the new pharmacy to request an Rx transfer. Give the new pharmacy the names of all the medications you want to transfer, along with dosage and Rx numbers. Provide your current pharmacy’s contact information. The new pharmacy will contact your old pharmacy and take care of most of the process.

Does New York accept out of state prescriptions?

Out-of-state practitioners may prescribe on their own personal prescription blank. If the prescriptions contain all information required by law, New York pharmacies will be allowed to fill them in the same manner as official prescriptions.

Can a doctor write their own prescriptions?

Under federal law, physicians in the United States are not prohibited from self-prescribing medications. Depending on their jurisdiction, physicians may also be disciplined for writing prescriptions outside the course of his or her medical practice, which could include self-prescriptions.

Can a doctor in one country prescribe medicine in another country?

In fact, doctors in one country can’t necessarily prescribe a medicine in another country. While the closest U.S. Embassy or Consulate can be a helpful resource in these situations, the simplest and fastest way to get your prescriptions replaced is by contacting your travel assistance company. Here’s how it works:

Can a Canadian doctor write a prescription for an American?

Some Canadian physicians will allow Americans to make appointments and write a prescription for certain medications. Generally this will not include scheduled prescriptions such as opiates or other narcotics. Deliver better patient care with this online program.

Can I get a foreign prescription filled in the USA?

Since foreign prescriptions may not be honored abroad, we would first recommend a clinic or physician who could quickly evaluate you and provide a local prescription. This is typically the fastest way to have your prescription filled.

Can I bring my medications abroad?

If you have any concerns about bringing a specific medication abroad, On Call members can contact us. Everyone else can check with the foreign embassy of the country they are visiting to make sure any required medications are not considered to be illegal narcotics.