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Holster



Joined: 21 Jan 2011

PostPosted: Mon Mar 21, 2011 4:11 pm    Post subject: Bringing medication into Korea Reply with quote

Me again... I got a document from my school saying certain stuff that is legal in UK is not legal in korea but it doesnt specify....i need to bring a couple of things, does anyone know what the story is? Am I best just putting them in my checked luggage and hopng for the best? Thanks x
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ttompatz



Joined: 05 Sep 2005
Location: Kwangju, South Korea

PostPosted: Mon Mar 21, 2011 4:23 pm    Post subject: Re: Bringing medication into Korea Reply with quote

Holster wrote:
Me again... I got a document from my school saying certain stuff that is legal in UK is not legal in korea but it doesnt specify....i need to bring a couple of things, does anyone know what the story is? Am I best just putting them in my checked luggage and hopng for the best? Thanks x


Prescribed by a doctor, in pharmacy packaging, 30 day duration with the prescription attached = no problem.

OTC meds then maybe.

Large quantities of prescription drugs = potential problem, especially if they may be considered to be for re-sale on the street.

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Holster



Joined: 21 Jan 2011

PostPosted: Mon Mar 21, 2011 4:39 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thank you! I'm concerned because I have to bring warticon (I only have two little tubes though) and I'm scared that if it gets picked up they will say I have a communicable disease! Also a year's supply of contraceptive pills.... anyone who might know answers to these specifically - I'd lvoe your forever!
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ttompatz



Joined: 05 Sep 2005
Location: Kwangju, South Korea

PostPosted: Mon Mar 21, 2011 9:29 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Holster wrote:
Thank you! I'm concerned because I have to bring warticon (I only have two little tubes though) and I'm scared that if it gets picked up they will say I have a communicable disease! Also a year's supply of contraceptive pills.... anyone who might know answers to these specifically - I'd lvoe your forever!


Your B/C pill is a non issue - it is also available OTC here.

The "cream" treatment for HPV is also a non issue as far as customs and immigration are concerned.

If you were trying to bring a years supply of codeine it would be different.

They are non-restricted meds. Sleep well and worry not.

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Holster



Joined: 21 Jan 2011

PostPosted: Tue Mar 22, 2011 3:58 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I officially love you!! Thanks xx
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