Taking Medication into France

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Lynn Whitmore and the 180days team are not responsible for the accuracy of this information that has been provided by the Douane. We have no way of checking its veracity. 

Lynn Whitmore has provided the following based on translating the French Douane Medication page here

General Medication

If you carry medication with you when you travel, the quantity carried must NOT EXCEED personal use corresponding either to

1. the duration of treatment provided for in the signed medical prescription issued by your GP or

2. in the absence of a prescription, to a three-month treatment period.

NOTE: that if the medication you are carrying on you for personal use EXCEEDS 3 months' supply you MUST present to Customs Officials either: a signed prescription issued by your GP; or a formal list of your usual medication as issued by your GP.

Note that many prescription medications are available over the counter in French pharmacies and you are advised to enquire about this when in France.

Narcotic or psychotropic drugs

In the case that you are returning to France WITH narcotic or psychotropic drugs

• You can only import narcotic or psychotropic drugs if you are transporting them personally. 

• The quantities transported must be compatible with personal therapeutic use for the duration of the treatment stipulated in the prescription or, failing that, for a period of one month of treatment under normal conditions of use. 

• Irrespective of your country of origin you must present a doctor’s prescription for your medication.

• Article 75 of the Convention implementing the Schengen Agreement of June 14, 1985 specifies the regulations applicable depending on the country of origin.