Taking vyvanse / lisdexamfetamine out of Canada
Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine) is a controlled stimulant; personal export from Canada requires prescription documentation and stays within personal-use limits.
Details
Lisdexamfetamine is a Schedule II-equivalent controlled stimulant under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act; Precursor Control Regulations framework. Personal-use quantities (typically ≤30-90 days' supply) accompanied by the prescription and doctor's letter are generally permitted for export from Canada; above these limits a Health Canada authorisation for above-schedule quantities is required in advance. Destination-side treatment is the sharper risk — several countries (Japan requires advance permission; some jurisdictions ban amphetamine-class medicines outright) restrict arrival with stimulant ADHD medication, so verify the arrival rule for the same route.
Quantity limits
Personal-use quantity (typically ≤90 days' supply)
Documentation required
- Prescription with quantity dispensed
- Doctor's letter stating medical need
- Health Canada authorisation for above-schedule quantities (if above personal-use)
The other direction
Bringing vyvanse / lisdexamfetamine into Canada(restricted)