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Adderall (Medication) → Philippines
Purpose: Traveling · Verified: 2026-08-22
Adderall (Medication) may require documentation or declaration
Details
Adderall in the Philippines is a regulated drug under the Dangerous Drugs Act (RA 9165). Travelers must obtain pre-arrival authorisation from PDEA and FDA Philippines, supported by the prescription and doctor's letter. Without authorisation, Bureau of Customs and PDEA at MNL / CEB / DVO seize the medication; carriage is treated as drug importation under section 4. Enforcement in Philippines carries fines from PHP 5,000 to PHP 500,000 under Customs Modernization and Tariff Act (CMTA) 2016 s.1400 (ordinary personal cases are handled as civil infringements). Leaving Philippines with adderall (medication) is a separate question — restricted: Adderall (dextroamphetamine/amphetamine mixed salts) is a controlled stimulant in Philippines and is subject to personal-export limits for prescribed users.
Quantity limit
Up to 30-day personal supply with valid prescription
Documentation required
- Documentation may be required
Leaving with this item
Adderall (dextroamphetamine/amphetamine mixed salts) is a controlled stimulant in Philippines and is subject to personal-export limits for prescribed users.
Practical advice
Carry documentation. Declare proactively at customs.
Customs authority
Bureau of Customs (BOC) · https://customs.gov.ph