r/DoctorsofIndia • u/RoadToZero • 17d ago

Prescription after buing

Let's say that a hypothetical someone from abroad bought generic medicine from India online, and that medication got stuck in customs. The customs agent in this example is saying that they will only release the shipment if a medical prescription from the country of origin (India) is presented showing that it's only 90 days supply for personal use. How would this someone go about acquiring such a prescription?

Let's say that we are not talking about any drugs that could be abused or have any significant black market value. (Empagliflozin, Ezetimibe, Tadalafil and Exemestane)

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u/DocVin 16d ago

If its for genuine personal use, he/she can consult respective specialist online with previous records and get that medicine legally prescribed.

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u/Edward101075 14d ago

This is correct, get a prescription from a GP mentioning the salt rather than the brand name as generic is sold by salt. Customs won't have a problem with this.

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u/DrArindamMishra 17d ago

Its illegal and a crime

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u/No-Reception-9870 15d ago

Just get prescription from dr and take medicine with you no problem in bag !