Are you among those, who would like to ship prescription drugs in Europe and are wondering whether it is allowed to ship pharmaceutical products? Whenever in doubt, you should always check the terms and conditions of the courier company offering the service of shipping.
Although prescription drugs are crucial for the health of many people, they are mostly on the list of forbidden items to ship. These usually also goes for analgesics and antibiotics which are available without a prescription. So, when one decides to send pharmaceutical products with a courier company, one has to be aware that it is solely the shipper’s responsibility in case of any damage or extra costs that may occur.
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People use shipping services to help their family or friends to get the pills they need or have been using for a long time. The other reason is also the price of the drugs. Maybe one medicine in one European country is cheaper than in the other. Whatever the reason, when planning to ship medicines, check the restrictions and legislation in the pick-up and delivery country, for shipping prohibited substances can cause serious legal problems. Even with prescription and documentation, medication cannot be sent via regular shipping services. Medicines are subject to different regulations in each country.
There are some exceptions when shipping prescription drugs to another country in Europe is allowed. You can ship medicines when:
To learn more about shipping forbidden, restricted or not recommended items read our dedicated blog on this topic.
Medicines usually need a controlled environment for shipping. Since they are sensitive to temperature changes, shipping them with a standard service can influence their quality.
Also, they most probably need an environment protected from viruses and bacteria. Your package will be transported together with other parcels, containing all sorts of goods. And, simple vans or truck used for transporting standard packages are not equipped for items that need special conditions.
So, make sure to read the manufacturer’s recommendations on how to store certain drug, before deciding on shipping them.
Also, be aware that in case of damage when shipping prohibited, restricted or not recommended items, the insurance does not apply. You are shipping these items at your own risk.
If you decided to ship prescription drugs to someone for personal use, remember to pack them properly in order to avoid damages. We recommend to use the following packaging materials:
After you have gathered all the necessary packaging materials, you will have to focus on how to properly pack your medicines for shipping.
If you plan on shipping prescription drugs internationally, you will most probably be requested to provide some documentation such as drug name, drug manufacturer, information about the use of the medication and a copy of the prescription.
If you are not sure under which conditions you can send medicine to someone, you can ask our support team for advice. Call us or write an e-mail, our agents can help you directly or point you to other useful sources of information.
Take into consideration these guidelines when shipping prescription drugs. Nevertheless, please consider that following them does not guarantee that the courier company will transport your package without restriction. In case you decide to ship medicines, Eurosender will not be held responsible for any damages caused by the transportation of your shipment.