Taking vyvanse / lisdexamfetamine out of Philippines
Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine) is a controlled stimulant; personal export from Philippines requires prescription documentation and stays within personal-use limits.
Details
Lisdexamfetamine is a Schedule II-equivalent controlled stimulant under the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act 2002 (RA 9165) framework. Personal-use quantities (typically ≤30-90 days' supply) accompanied by the prescription and doctor's letter are generally permitted for export from Philippines; above these limits a PDEA / FDA Philippines authorisation 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
- PDEA / FDA Philippines authorisation (if above personal-use)
The other direction
Bringing vyvanse / lisdexamfetamine into Philippines(restricted)