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Vyvanse / Lisdexamfetamine 🇨🇦 Canada

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Vyvanse / Lisdexamfetamine restricted; documentation or permits may apply

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Can I bring Vyvanse / Lisdexamfetamine into Canada?

RESTRICTEDVERIFIED · 2026-04-25MEDIUM CONFIDENCE

Vyvanse / Lisdexamfetamine restricted; documentation or permits may apply

QUANTITY / LIMITS

Up to 90-day personal supply under CDSA Schedule I personal-use exemption

DOCUMENTS

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

DECLARATION

Required at the destination customs authority

SOURCE

cbsa-asfc.gc.ca
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PRACTICAL ADVICE

Carry documentation. Declare at customs if required.

OFFICIAL SOURCES · VERIFIED 2026-04-25

cbsa-asfc.gc.ca

RULE DETAILS

QUANTITY LIMITS

Up to 90-day personal supply under CDSA Schedule I personal-use exemption

DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED

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

CUSTOMS AUTHORITY

Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA)

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AIR TRAVEL IS SEPARATE

This page covers destination customs rules in Canada. 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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