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Vyvanse / Lisdexamfetamine 🇦🇺 Australia

VERIFIED · 2026-04-25MEDIUM CONFIDENCE

Vyvanse / Lisdexamfetamine restricted; documentation or permits may apply

ANSWER

Can I bring Vyvanse / Lisdexamfetamine into Australia?

RESTRICTEDVERIFIED · 2026-04-25MEDIUM CONFIDENCE

Vyvanse / Lisdexamfetamine restricted; documentation or permits may apply

QUANTITY / LIMITS

Up to 3-month personal supply under TGA personal importation scheme

DOCUMENTS

  • Original prescription from licensed physician
  • Medication in original pharmacy-labelled packaging
  • Doctor's letter stating medical necessity

DECLARATION

Required at the destination customs authority

SOURCE

abf.gov.au
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Full details

Lisdexamfetamine (Vyvanse/Elvanse) is classified as an amphetamine derivative and is prohibited in Japan regardless of prescription status — no import permit pathway exists for personal use. China, South Korea, and most of Southeast Asia prohibit or severely restrict amphetamine-based ADHD medicatio

PRACTICAL ADVICE

Carry documentation. Declare at customs if required.

OFFICIAL SOURCES · VERIFIED 2026-04-25

RULE DETAILS

QUANTITY LIMITS

Up to 3-month personal supply under TGA personal importation scheme

DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED

  • Original prescription from licensed physician
  • Medication in original pharmacy-labelled packaging
  • Doctor's letter stating medical necessity

AIR TRAVEL IS SEPARATE

This page covers destination customs rules in Australia. Whether you can carry vyvanse / lisdexamfetamine through security, in carry-on, or in checked baggage depends on airline and screening rules — see air travel rules.

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