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Prescriptions and bringing your regular meds over

Emma Thompson ⭐ Helpful member
16 Jul 2026, 20:41

I take a regular medication and I'm worried about continuity — will I be able to get it there, do I need a new prescription, how much do I bring? How did you handle ongoing meds across the move?

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Helga Larsen ⭐ Helpful member
17 Jul 2026, 12:49

Brought a doctor’s letter plus a reasonable supply, then registered with a local GP quickly to get a local prescription set up before running low.

Grace Kim 🏆 Community expert
18 Jul 2026, 12:29

Following, dealing with this exact question right now before my own move.

Olena Kravchenko ⭐ Helpful member
6 Aug 2026, 17:35

As a pharmacist, one practical thing: ask your doctor to write the active ingredient, not only the brand name, on the prescription and the letter. Brand names are often different in another country, and sometimes the same name means a different product. With the active ingredient, a pharmacist here can find the local equivalent quickly. Also check whether your medication has import rules before you travel, because some kinds need extra paperwork.