Taking ozempic / semaglutide out of United Arab Emirates
Ozempic (semaglutide) may be exported from United Arab Emirates for personal use with prescription documentation; cold-chain and injection-pen rules apply.
Details
Semaglutide is prescription-only but not a controlled substance; personal-use pens may be taken out of United Arab Emirates without export formality when accompanied by the prescription and doctor's letter covering the injection pens and needles. Keep pens refrigerated where possible (cabin baggage with a cool pack; in-use pens tolerate room temperature per the manufacturer). Supply-shortage export controls have applied to commercial shipments in some markets, not personal patient supply — though carrying many months' worth invites questioning.
Quantity limits
Personal trip supply (typically ≤90 days)
Documentation required
- Prescription
- Doctor's letter covering injection pens and needles
The other direction
Bringing ozempic / semaglutide into United Arab Emirates(restricted)