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DEPARTURE RULE🇵🇭 PHILIPPINES

Taking xanax / alprazolam out of Philippines

STATUS · RESTRICTED

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

INBOUND

Bringing xanax / alprazolam into Philippines(restricted)

Sources

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