madmedic Posted April 18, 2023 #1 Share Posted April 18, 2023 Hi we're sailing this summer from the UK . My dad is on controlled drugs (painkillers) having recently had back surgery. Does anyone have any experience with taking such medication on board. They will obviously be prescribed for him and in the original packaging. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lena11033 Posted April 18, 2023 #2 Share Posted April 18, 2023 I had muscle relaxant and painkillers when traveling last summer I didn't have any issues (I threw my back out a couple of weeks before the cruise). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbenboys Posted April 18, 2023 #3 Share Posted April 18, 2023 Check out this website. It might help. https://www.gov.uk/travelling-controlled-drugs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upwarduk Posted April 18, 2023 #4 Share Posted April 18, 2023 The only place we have been asked about prescription medicines was in Australia. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1Virgo Posted April 18, 2023 #5 Share Posted April 18, 2023 It is recommended that a narcotic or for that matter other drugs, have a letter from your doctor as to why . Meds must be in original packaging. I travelled awhile after a surgery, on meds, and had no issues Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmedic Posted April 19, 2023 Author #6 Share Posted April 19, 2023 10 hours ago, upwarduk said: The only place we have been asked about prescription medicines was in Australia. I agree I've never been asked about my prescription medication but I always have to explain my nebuliser when it's picked up on x-ray. 😄 I think he should get a doctor's letter as bigenboys' post suggests. Hopefully he'll be able to cut the meds down by then anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare chemmo Posted April 19, 2023 #7 Share Posted April 19, 2023 In our experience the Middle East is the greatest area of concern. There is a long list of prohibited items and the quantity of items is also monitored (as in only enough for personal use and length of stay). As others have suggested a doctors letter as well as a copy of the prescription and original packaging are advisable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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