Goods Across Borders · Customs rule card
Vyvanse / Lisdexamfetamine → United Kingdom
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 3 months under Home Office personal licence exemption (Schedule 2 CD)
Documentation required
- 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
Practical advice
Carry documentation. Declare at customs if required.
Customs authority
His Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC) · https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-revenue-customs