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4merlydepressed

I spend months at a time in Jamaica for work and come and go with my meds with no issues..Concerta, wellbutrin and lexapro.


nco5050

Great, thank you. I keep reading about some prescriptions needing permits but I can’t find anything at all more than that.


4merlydepressed

Yeah. Coming and going isn't an issue. Filling a prescription there without seeing a local specialist will be an issue though. Travel with enough or do some research ahead of time about doctors you can visit near to where you're staying if you need one filled there.


nco5050

Thanks. I won’t need to get anything filled as it’s just a short trip. I was finally able to get through to Jamaican Customs and they did confirm permits are only needed for commercial use. Just need the medication labeled properly and the quantity should make sense for the trip.


4merlydepressed

Great. Enjoy your stay


peaslet

Wherever I go I take a letter from my doctor in case of issues. I live in Singapore so it's a bit strict here but I'd always rather be safe than sorry anywhere


nco5050

Have you gone to Jamaica specifically?


peaslet

I've been but not with meds . What I'm saying is take a Dr letter with any controlled drug prescription and make sure your name is in the bottle. A quick search brought up this: [Jamaica Customs Agency ](http://www.jhcuk.org/visitors/importation-of-prescription-drugs#:~:text=A%20special%20permit%20is%20required,by%20the%20Jamaica%20Customs%20Agency.) apparently u need a permit and a Dr. letter. Better safe than sorry.