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Vyvanse / Lisdexamfetamine → Canada
Purpose: Traveling · Verified: 2026-04-25
RESTRICTED
Vyvanse / Lisdexamfetamine restricted; documentation or permits may apply
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
Quantity limit
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)
Practical advice
Carry documentation. Declare at customs if required.
Customs authority
Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) · https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca