Taking xanax / alprazolam out of Philippines
Alprazolam is a controlled benzodiazepine subject to personal-export limits when leaving Philippines.
Details
Alprazolam is Schedule IV in most jurisdictions. Personal-use quantities with prescription and doctor's letter are generally permitted for export under Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act 2002 (RA 9165). Above these limits, a PDEA / FDA Philippines authorisation is required.
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 xanax / alprazolam into Philippines(restricted)
Sources
VERIFIED · 2026-07-25Report a correction