Goods Across Borders · Customs rule card
Testosterone → Australia
Purpose: Traveling · Verified: 2026-04-24
Prescription required, must declare at customs
Details
Testosterone is a Schedule 4 (Prescription Only) medicine under the Australian Poisons Standard. Travelers may personally import up to 3 months' supply (per the TGA Personal Importation Scheme) when carrying a valid prescription and original labelled packaging. Anabolic agents (including testosterone) are additionally listed in Schedule 10 of the ABF's Controlled Medications Schedule — importation requires a TGA Authorised Prescriber approval where the treatment exceeds the standard 3-month personal-import window.
Quantity limit
3 months supply
Documentation required
- Prescription
- Doctor's letter
Legal reference
Therapeutic Goods Act 1989
Practical advice
Keep in original packaging with pharmacy label. Carry prescription separately from medication.
Customs authority
Australian Border Force (ABF) · https://www.abf.gov.au