Vyvanse / Lisdexamfetamine 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Vyvanse / Lisdexamfetamine restricted; documentation or permits may apply
Can I bring Vyvanse / Lisdexamfetamine into United Kingdom?
Vyvanse / Lisdexamfetamine restricted; documentation or permits may apply
Up to 3 months under Home Office personal licence exemption (Schedule 2 CD)
- Home Office personal import/export licence (required for Schedule 2 controlled drug over 3 months)
- Original prescription from licensed physician
- Medication in original pharmacy-labelled packaging
Required at the destination customs authority
Full details
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Carry documentation. Declare at customs if required.
Up to 3 months under Home Office personal licence exemption (Schedule 2 CD)
- Home Office personal import/export licence (required for Schedule 2 controlled drug over 3 months)
- Original prescription from licensed physician
- Medication in original pharmacy-labelled packaging
This page covers destination customs rules in United Kingdom. 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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Vyvanse / Lisdexamfetamine rules in other countries
Vyvanse / Lisdexamfetamine
🇺🇸 United States
Vyvanse / Lisdexamfetamine restricted; documentation or permits may apply
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🇦🇺 Australia
Vyvanse / Lisdexamfetamine restricted; documentation or permits may apply
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🇯🇵 Japan
Vyvanse / Lisdexamfetamine prohibited; penalties for import
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🇸🇬 Singapore
Vyvanse / Lisdexamfetamine prohibited; penalties for import
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🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
Vyvanse / Lisdexamfetamine prohibited; penalties for import
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🇩🇪 Germany
Vyvanse / Lisdexamfetamine restricted; documentation or permits may apply