Medicines and medical devices
Plane Customs| Item | Verdict | Limit | Condition | Declaration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Controlled/prescription medicine | Prohibited | No stated quantity | — | Required — surrender |
| Personal-use medicine | Restricted | No stated quantity | Extra conditions apply | Above allowance |
| Personal-use medicines (non-controlled) | Allowed | 390 GBP | — | Not required |
| Narcotic and psychotropic medicines | Restricted | No stated quantity | — | Above allowance |
| Non-narcotic, non-psychotropic medicines | Allowed | 390 GBP | — | Not required |
| 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 | 390 GBP | — | Not required |
| Personal-use cosmetics (each item) | Allowed | 390 GBP | — | 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
- Take medicine in or out of the UK Home Office / HM Revenue & Customs (GOV.UK)
- Bringing goods into the UK for personal use: Arriving in Great Britain HM Revenue & Customs / Home Office (GOV.UK) · Sep 9, 2026
- Hand luggage restrictions at UK airports GOV.UK — Department for Transport
- Bringing food into Great Britain Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) / Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA)