Taking legitimately prescribed Oxycodone into Spain
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I really cannot see why you would have any problems. The bigger problem would be trying to declare on arrival - presumably deciding to pass through the red channel.
A quick Google I see that Oxycodene is a non-opiate pain killer I.e. it’s just another prescribed drug.
When i flew into Spain on 3rd January, i was carrying 3-month supplies of my 3No prescription drugs. I had passed through passport control and a bag-search in Manchester. Passing through Malaga, I walked through border control and the Green Chanel, as normal.
It is a fact of life that people carry personal supplies of prescription drugs, all the time so if you have a part used box, with your name on the label, you are not likely to have a problem. In the unlikely event of you being stopped.
On the other hand, if you are carrying 10-boxes “for your sick aunty”, then you may well encounter problems.
A quick Google I see that Oxycodene is a non-opiate pain killer I.e. it’s just another prescribed drug.
When i flew into Spain on 3rd January, i was carrying 3-month supplies of my 3No prescription drugs. I had passed through passport control and a bag-search in Manchester. Passing through Malaga, I walked through border control and the Green Chanel, as normal.
It is a fact of life that people carry personal supplies of prescription drugs, all the time so if you have a part used box, with your name on the label, you are not likely to have a problem. In the unlikely event of you being stopped.
On the other hand, if you are carrying 10-boxes “for your sick aunty”, then you may well encounter problems.
I went to Qatar for 10 days, years ago for work. I took my prescribed codeine for back pain in my wash bag.
Didn't even think.
Wasn't till I got back that I read that if I had been searched it would have meant prison time
For Europe I always carry an official prescription just so I have something to show for my various meds.
Didn't even think.
Wasn't till I got back that I read that if I had been searched it would have meant prison time
For Europe I always carry an official prescription just so I have something to show for my various meds.
Bill said:
rdjohn said:
A quick Google I see that Oxycodene is a non-opiate pain killer I.e. it s just another prescribed drug.
Should have had a longer Google! 
OP, is there any reason you're concerned about it WRT Spain particularly? I'd be concerned about the Middle East but not Spain.
But another check did say
Traveling to Spain with Oxycodone: You can bring your medication, but it must be for personal use (up to a three-month supply) and accompanied by a valid medical prescription or report.
Bill said:
rdjohn said:
A quick Google I see that Oxycodene is a non-opiate pain killer I.e. it s just another prescribed drug.
Should have had a longer Google! OP, is there any reason you're concerned about it WRT Spain particularly? I'd be concerned about the Middle East but not Spain.
The only reason why Spain is relevant is because that's where we're thinking of going (probably Lanzarote). My Mum should be well enough to leave the care home in a couple of weeks, but her house won't be ready for her to move back in to for probably another 5 - 6 weeks, so I figured rather than come and stay with us in the cold and wet, with the bathroom upstairs, we may as well have a couple of weeks in the sun.
I will start looking into the permit.
rdjohn said:
541T, you re right.
But another check did say
Traveling to Spain with Oxycodone: You can bring your medication, but it must be for personal use (up to a three-month supply) and accompanied by a valid medical prescription or report.
And herein lies the problem. Various websites out there carry differing guidance - figuring out which is correct is the challenge.But another check did say
Traveling to Spain with Oxycodone: You can bring your medication, but it must be for personal use (up to a three-month supply) and accompanied by a valid medical prescription or report.
omniflow said:
Yeah - it's a synthetic Opiate and both the hospital and the care home are very careful about giving it out and are very vigilant in ensuring my Mother isn't stockpiling it. This, and a Harry Bosch plotline, got me thinking that it might not be straightforward to temporarily import it into another country.
The only reason why Spain is relevant is because that's where we're thinking of going (probably Lanzarote). My Mum should be well enough to leave the care home in a couple of weeks, but her house won't be ready for her to move back in to for probably another 5 - 6 weeks, so I figured rather than come and stay with us in the cold and wet, with the bathroom upstairs, we may as well have a couple of weeks in the sun.
I will start looking into the permit.
I take prescribed opiates on all trips/holidays. I used to take a doctors letter with me (a lot of my travel were Middle East) but I just don't bother anymore. I always pack them in my hold luggage, generally under a few layers of clothes and always in the box that has the prescription details on. Unless you look rather dodgy (which is unlikely if you are travelling with your mother) the chances of you getting stopped and searched are tiny. And even if you were searched, I'd be confident you would be fine anyway due to their prescription nature. I presume prescription opiates exist in Spain (unlike the UAE)?The only reason why Spain is relevant is because that's where we're thinking of going (probably Lanzarote). My Mum should be well enough to leave the care home in a couple of weeks, but her house won't be ready for her to move back in to for probably another 5 - 6 weeks, so I figured rather than come and stay with us in the cold and wet, with the bathroom upstairs, we may as well have a couple of weeks in the sun.
I will start looking into the permit.
rdjohn said:
I really cannot see why you would have any problems. The bigger problem would be trying to declare on arrival - presumably deciding to pass through the red channel.
A quick Google I see that Oxycodene is a non-opiate pain killer I.e. it s just another prescribed drug.
When i flew into Spain on 3rd January, i was carrying 3-month supplies of my 3No prescription drugs. I had passed through passport control and a bag-search in Manchester. Passing through Malaga, I walked through border control and the Green Chanel, as normal.
It is a fact of life that people carry personal supplies of prescription drugs, all the time so if you have a part used box, with your name on the label, you are not likely to have a problem. In the unlikely event of you being stopped.
On the other hand, if you are carrying 10-boxes for your sick aunty , then you may well encounter problems.
This. 1000's of people will pass through customs with their prescription drugs every day. A quick Google I see that Oxycodene is a non-opiate pain killer I.e. it s just another prescribed drug.
When i flew into Spain on 3rd January, i was carrying 3-month supplies of my 3No prescription drugs. I had passed through passport control and a bag-search in Manchester. Passing through Malaga, I walked through border control and the Green Chanel, as normal.
It is a fact of life that people carry personal supplies of prescription drugs, all the time so if you have a part used box, with your name on the label, you are not likely to have a problem. In the unlikely event of you being stopped.
On the other hand, if you are carrying 10-boxes for your sick aunty , then you may well encounter problems.
croyde said:
I went to Qatar for 10 days, years ago for work. I took my prescribed codeine for back pain in my wash bag.
Didn't even think.
Wasn't till I got back that I read that if I had been searched it would have meant prison time
For Europe I always carry an official prescription just so I have something to show for my various meds.
I also carry prescribed codeine. Thought it was ok as long as I have the prescription?Didn't even think.
Wasn't till I got back that I read that if I had been searched it would have meant prison time
For Europe I always carry an official prescription just so I have something to show for my various meds.
Edited by bad company on Monday 9th February 11:28
When I go on holiday I take enough drugs to stock a pharmacy, including Gabapentin. Always in my cabin bag incase the hold bag goes walk about.
All I do is take a copy of the last prescription. Also a copy of my Doc’s original note about Gabapentin. All this to prove that all the drugs with me have been properly prescribed by a doctor.
Done this many times, traveling to different country’s, never been asked.
All I do is take a copy of the last prescription. Also a copy of my Doc’s original note about Gabapentin. All this to prove that all the drugs with me have been properly prescribed by a doctor.
Done this many times, traveling to different country’s, never been asked.
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