Going through US customs with prescription in a foreign language?

1. Do you have to declare prescription drugs at customs?
2. Do US pharmacies accept foreign prescriptions?
3. Can I send prescription medication to the USA?
4. How can I travel with prescription drugs internationally?
5. Can airport scanners see pills?
6. Does customs check your luggage?
7. Can you use a prescription in another country?
8. Can I use a foreign prescription in California?
9. How do I carry prescription drugs on a plane?
10. What happens if USPS finds drugs in a package?
11. Can controlled substances be mailed?
12. Does USPS scan packages for drugs?

Do you have to declare prescription drugs at customs?

Traveling with medication: Travelers must declare all medicine and similar products when entering the United States. Prescription medications should be in their original containers with the doctor's prescription printed on the container.

Do US pharmacies accept foreign prescriptions?

A: If you're traveling to the United States from another country and need a prescription filled, you should visit a health care provider. Very few pharmacies can fill a foreign prescription, and this is determined on a state-by-state basis. ... There is no marketing or promotion of the drug to U.S. residents.

Can I send prescription medication to the USA?

As a general rule, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) does not allow prescription medications to be mailed to the U.S.

How can I travel with prescription drugs internationally?

Keep medicines in their original, labeled containers. Ensure that they are clearly labeled with your full passport name, doctor's name, generic and brand name, and exact dosage. Bring copies of all prescriptions, including the generic names for medicines.

Can airport scanners see pills?

The TSA allows travelers to carry all forms of medication, including vitamins, on board even if they are unmarked, but local laws may differ from the TSA's regulations.

Does customs check your luggage?

Customs inspections are generally "random", though if you have to declare something (eg alcohol, cigarettes) they will often give the rest of your bags a look as well. On a practical note, consider how slow security screening is at airports when it's just putting carry-on bags into the xray machine.

Can you use a prescription in another country?

In general, mailing or couriering any kind of medication from one country to another is illegal. In some developing countries, a prescription or visit with a physician is not necessary, and prescription medications, especially antibiotics, may be obtained directly from the pharmacy.

Can I use a foreign prescription in California?

You need to get a valid prescription written by a licensed USA prescriber. You can't use a Mexican, Canadian prescription to get drugs in the USA, must be written on prescription paper for use in the USA.

How do I carry prescription drugs on a plane?

Medication in liquid form is allowed in carry-on bags in excess of 3.4 ounces in reasonable quantities for the flight. It is not necessary to place medically required liquids in a zip-top bag. However, you must tell the officer that you have medically necessary liquids at the start of the screening checkpoint process.

What happens if USPS finds drugs in a package?

In order to open the package, the USPS must first obtain a warrant to do so if they suspect narcotics inside. Unfortunately, obtaining a warrant is rather simple for them to do because packages containing narcotics can be suspicious in nature.

Can controlled substances be mailed?

Controlled substances are drugs in which the federal government tightly controls. ... You cannot mail a controlled substance unless: You and the person you are mailing the drugs to are registered with the Drug Enforcement Agency or are exempt from the registration requirement.

Does USPS scan packages for drugs?

The USPS, as well as partnering law enforcement agencies, simply don't have the resources to try to figure out where the drugs are coming from and who's expecting them. However, it would be unfair to fault the USPS in the matter; they are just not equipped to scan and investigate each package.