Medicines and medical devices
Plane Customs| Item | Verdict | Limit | Condition | Declaration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Controlled/prescription medicine | Restricted | No stated quantity | — | Above allowance |
| Personal-use medicine | Restricted | No stated quantity | — | Above allowance |
| Personal-use medicines (non-controlled) | Allowed | No stated quantity | — | Not required |
| Narcotic and psychotropic medicines | Restricted | No stated quantity | — | Above allowance |
| Non-narcotic, non-psychotropic medicines | Restricted | No stated quantity | — | Above allowance |
| Narcotic or psychotropic medicines | Restricted | No stated quantity | — | Above allowance |
| Medicines containing narcotic or psychotropic substances | Restricted | No stated quantity | — | Above allowance |
| External-use medicine (personal use) | Allowed | No stated quantity | — | Not required |
| Personal-use cosmetics (each item) | Allowed | No stated quantity | — | Not required |
| Medicine containing stimulant raw materials | Restricted | No stated quantity | — | Above allowance |
| Personal medical device | Allowed | No stated quantity | — | Not required |
| Dietary supplements and sports nutrition | Allowed | No stated quantity | — | Not required |
| Controlled substances for personal medical use (schedules II-V) | Restricted | No stated quantity | — | Above allowance |
Official sources
Last verified 2026-09-19
- Travelling into and out of Canada with prescription medications that contain controlled substances Health Canada · Jul 13, 2026
- Memorandum D19-9-1 - The Administration of Health Canada Acts and Regulations Relating to Certain Controlled, Prohibited or Regulated Goods Canada Border Services Agency · Jul 11, 2023
- Bringing health products into Canada for personal use (GUI-0116) Health Canada · Jul 13, 2026
- Memorandum D2-1-1: Temporary Importation of Baggage and Conveyances by Non-Residents Canada Border Services Agency · Apr 28, 2026
- Precursor Control Regulations (SOR (Statutory Orders and Regulations)/2002-359) Department of Justice Canada · Sep 11, 2026