Taking codeine (medication) out of Jamaica

Details

Codeine-containing medications are controlled substances under the Dangerous Drugs Act 1948 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 Ministry of Health and Wellness (Jamaica) 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
• Ministry of Health and Wellness (Jamaica) authorisation (if above personal-use)

The other direction

Sources

• jacustoms.gov.jm
• jamoh.gov.jm