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Medications — Portugal
What travelers need to know about medications in Portugal. What is legal at home can be a serious crime here — each rule links to its official source.
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Get alerted when this changesLawLert pings you if Medications law changes in Portugal. Free.Get the free appMedications in Portugal: allowed only under specific conditions.
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Carry prescription medication in original packaging with your doctor's prescription and confirm it is legal in Portugal — and never mail prescription medicine there: Portuguese law prohibits mailing prescription meds, which customs will impound.
Prescription medications mailed to Portugal are impounded by the Portuguese customs office.
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