Adderall (Medication) 🇦🇺 Australia
Adderall (Medication) may require documentation or declaration
Can I bring Adderall (Medication) into Australia?
Adderall (Medication) may require documentation or declaration
Up to 3-month personal supply under TGA Schedule 8 personal importation; advance TGA permission recommended
- Documentation may be required
Required at the destination customs authority
Full details
Adderall in Australia is a Schedule 8 controlled drug under the Standard for the Uniform Scheduling of Medicines and Poisons. Travelers must carry a TGA personal-importation declaration plus the original prescription; quantities above 3 months supply require Authorised Prescriber pre-approval. ABF at SYD / MEL / BNE / PER inspects controlled-medication imports.
Active — Customs actively enforces this rule.
At the airport
- Schedule 8 amphetamine salts (including Adderall) require prior TGA import approval if bringing more than 3 months' personal supply. Proceed to the customs declaration area.
- Declare the medication on your incoming passenger card (tick 'medicines' and 'controlled drugs'). Present your prescription and TGA approval letter if obtained.
- If you do not have TGA approval and carry more than 3 months' supply, the excess will be confiscated. Carrying prohibited quantities may result in charges under the Customs Act 1901.
Carry documentation. Declare proactively at customs.
Up to 3-month personal supply under TGA Schedule 8 personal importation; advance TGA permission recommended
- Documentation may be required
This page covers destination customs rules in Australia. Whether you can carry adderall (medication) through security, in carry-on, or in checked baggage depends on airline and screening rules — see air travel rules.
Related rules
Adderall (Medication) rules in other countries
Adderall (Medication)
🇯🇵 Japan
Strictly prohibited. Amphetamines are banned in Japan regardless of prescription.
Adderall (Medication)
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
Prohibited. Amphetamine-based medications are banned narcotics in the UAE.
Adderall (Medication)
🇸🇬 Singapore
Amphetamines strictly prohibited
Adderall (Medication)
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Amphetamine not licensed in the UK
Adderall (Medication)
🇩🇪 Germany
Requires BfArM Schengen certificate
Adderall (Medication)
🇨🇦 Canada
Schedule I controlled — prescription required