Taking codeine (medication) out of Ghana

Details

Codeine-containing medications are controlled substances under the Narcotics Control Commission Act 2020 (Act 1019) framework. Personal-use quantities accompanied by the prescription and pharmacist dispensing label are generally permitted for export. Codeine-combination cough and cold products may be over-the-counter in some jurisdictions but still controlled for cross-border movement above threshold quantities. Personal export above the standard personal-use limit requires a Narcotics Control Commission authorisation.

Quantity limits

Personal-use quantity in original packaging with prescription label

Documentation required

• Prescription or pharmacist dispensing label
• Doctor's letter for continued treatment
• Narcotics Control Commission authorisation (if above personal-use)

The other direction

Sources

• gra.gov.gh