Lookiing to send medicines to Philppines? Use Atlantic International Express. We guide you through the stringent rules and help you send medicine with ease. For example, the Philippines allows personal-use importation of FDA-regulated medicines without prior FDA clearance when three conditions are met: the products are strictly for personal use, quantities stay within the limits set by authorities, and the goods arrive in passenger baggage, a balikbayan box, or a parcel sent by mail or delivery service. We take care of all these aspects and hence are your reliable to send medicines. We also have updated understanding of the koint circular No. 1 dated 22 June 2015 issued by the Department of Health, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA Philippines), and the Bureau of Customs. Hence, with Atlantic, you don’t face issues of rejection or delay.
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Parcels with clean, consistent paperwork and original sealed packaging clear routinely. Mismatched names, loose strips, or quantities that exceed the prescription trigger holds or seizure. That is why, it is paramount to choose a courier company that is experienced and has complete knowledge. So choose Atlantic and experience seamless delivery of medicine courier to Philippines.
Here are some of the regulations that you must adhere to when sending medicines to Philippines from India.
Quantity/volume should match as per stated on the prescription for prescription drugs. In the case of OTC, it is 50 g (OTC) and for vitamins and supplements, the total quantity is limited to 500 grams.
Prescription must show the quantity. It should also have the physician’s PRC licence (or foreign equivalent). Kindly ensure that the prescription is in English.
Kindly send the medicines in their original packaging with all labels intact. If the seal is tampered with, then it may lead to rejection.
You can legally send over-the-counter (OTC) medicines within the 50 g limit and accompanied by a pharmacy bill. You can also send Ayurvedic, Homeopathic and Unani (AYUSH) remedies as well as personal-use prescription medicines
Narcotic drug and psychotropic substance categories scheduled under India’s NDPS Act cannot be exported by courier as well as dangerous drug or controlled substance under the Philippines’ RA 9165 and Dangerous Drugs Board lists is refused at the border regardless of paperwork.
For more information, kindly check the list of prohibited items on our website.
Here is a table that decribes the necessary documents required to send medicine courier from India to Mauritius. Please note, we have a list of documents on our site which you can refer to as well.
| Document | Details |
|---|---|
| Valid prescription | Signed by a registered medical practitioner; patient’s name matches the receiver’s; quantity/volume stated; physician’s PRC licence number or foreign equivalent |
| Pharmacy bill / invoice | Shows the medicines were legally obtained in India |
| Sender KYC | Aadhaar, PAN or passport |
| Receiver details | Full name, Philippines address, phone |
| Personal-use declaration | Confirms the shipment is not for resale |
| Physician’s licence detail (Philippines) | PRC number or foreign equivalent must appear on the prescription |
| English documentation (recommended) | Prescription and any doctor’s letter in English (translations arranged if needed) |
Start the process by filling out our courier booking form. Mention your details and provide address.
We take care of the necessary documentation and review the parcel packaging.
Once the parcel is dispatched, you will recieve the tracking number and then you can track it to knowthe timelines till delivery.
With a strong focus on safety and seamless service, Atlantic International Express is a leading courier service provider for medical couriers. We have pan India service and we help you send packages from any part of the country. We have delivered packages successfully to 180+ countries through our strong network and our seamless service. We have deep knowledge of all government rules and regulations and help you send medicines for personal use without worrying about rejection or delays.
You get a unique shipment ID. You can use it to track the shipment on our tracker page.
Atlantic is one of the best courier services for sending pharmaceuticals to South Asia including Philippines.
Atlantic International Express’ dedicated medicinal courier services take care of all your requirements for sending medicines to Philippines.
Importing medicines into the Philippines from India for personal use requires adherence to limits set by the Bureau of Customs and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA Philippines).
The first step is to check whether the medicine is eligible to be sent to Philippines. After that you can send it through Atlantic International Express. We offer doorstep pickup and documentation support.
Yes,there are. The government is stringent about the quantity of medicines and also the type of medicines. Certain drugs are prohibited from export.
The best way to send medicines from India to Manila is to use services of Atlantic International Express. Contact us to send medicines now.
Yes, you can change it before the courier is dispatching. Changing it later cause delays and other issues. Kindly contact us at the earliest.
