Hi all,
I am heading over to SA in Sept and wanted to ask if there are any restrictions in taking prescription drugs into SA? I am talking about pills for, blood pressure, cholesterol, etc. Any problems with the above or will I need something else?????? Thanks in advance and God bless.


cordell

As long as they are in a bottle/case with a prescription label attached, you should be fine. I am a diabetic and have to travel with multiple insulins, test strips, bags of needles, etc.. and as long as they were all labeled, I've had no problem. Right after 9/11, there were some tense moments as they confiscated my insulun and needles which weren't in the original box/bag, but I was coming home and could easily obtain more.

As an extra precaution, I have my doctor write all my prescriptions on a single form I also take with me which includes their name/phone number in the event I needed to have them intervene, either in or out of country.

Where abouts in VA are you??

In nine trips I've never even been asked about my meds and I have quite a few.

465H&H

I agree with Snakelover. I am in narcotics law enforcement and as long as your RX's are in their respective prescription vials, you are fine. Though I have done it to save on bulk, resist the temptation to put several types medications in the same vial. Though not necessary in the U.S., I like his idea of a Dr. signing off on a form, listing your meds. You never know about other countries and what jerk may be on duty when you get there.

When you get to Africa you wont need all those pills.

SnakeLover,465H&H,Ramrod,and Di Ou Jacter,
Thanks for the input, I will have individual vials and an Rx from my doctor. Sorry I am so late responding I have been on vacation. Di Ou Jacter I certainly hope you are correct Take care and God bless.

cordell

Di Ou Jagter,
Sorry about the incorrectly spelled name, it must be jet lag. Take care and God bless.

cordell