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Buy Medicines from India & Ship Abroad
Need Indian medicines delivered abroad? We help you forward personal-use medicines from India to your country.
Can I send prescription medicines abroad? Usually yes, for personal use in original packaging with a copy of the prescription. Quantities should be reasonable (often up to a ~90-day supply). Controlled medicines may need destination approval.
Sending medicines from India
Many people abroad rely on affordable Indian medicines and ayurvedic products. These can usually be forwarded for personal use, in reasonable quantities, in their original packaging, with a copy of the doctor's prescription.
Rules to follow
Most countries allow a personal supply (often up to about 90 days) of prescription medicine with documentation. Controlled or narcotic medicines are heavily restricted and may need destination health-authority approval (for example UAE MOHAP or Saudi SFDA). Always keep the prescription and declare contents accurately.
Check your destination
Rules vary by country. Before ordering, check the restrictions for your destination and message us on WhatsApp if you're unsure — some items simply cannot be sent by courier.
Questions
Are ayurvedic and OTC products allowed?
Packaged, sealed ayurvedic and over-the-counter products are generally allowed subject to the destination's rules; declare the contents accurately.
What medicines can't be shipped?
Narcotics, psychotropics and other controlled substances are prohibited or need special approval. Check our prohibited items page for your destination and ask us first.
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- United Arab Emirates
- Saudi Arabia
- Qatar
- Kuwait
- Oman
- Bahrain
- United States
- United Kingdom
- Ireland
- Switzerland
- Canada
- Australia
- New Zealand
- Singapore
- Malaysia
- Germany
- Netherlands
- Italy
- Spain
- Belgium
- Austria
- Sweden
- Norway
- Sri Lanka
- Philippines
- Japan
- France
- Nepal
- China
- Bangladesh
- South Africa
- Poland
- Nigeria
- Thailand
- Kenya
- Hong Kong
- Denmark
- Mauritius
- Indonesia
- Zambia
- Georgia
- Uganda
- Tanzania
- Maldives
- Kazakhstan
- Ghana
- Finland
- Armenia
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