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Medicine Courier from India to USA

Your parents, friends, and family members in the United States of America can now receive medicines from India via Atlantic International Express. We offer medicine courier service from India to USA. You can send medicines supported by a valid doctor’s prescription written in English, generally a limited supply of up to 90 days. However, ensure the medicines are for the personal use of the receiver in America, and they are properly sealed in their original packaging.

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Note: Atlantic is a licensed logistics and courier company. We do not sell, manufacture, import, prescribe, or dispense medicines.

We only transport medicines that our customers already legally possess, provided a valid prescription and all destination-country import requirements are met.Start with a free eligibility check on WhatsApp before booking your shipment. Most medicine parcels reach America within 6-8 working days. A valid prescription is required for every medicine shipment, and the patient’s name must match the receiver’s name.

We do not entertain controlled categories; thus, we thoroughly check the medicines before accepting the shipment. Our team checks the shipment against applicable Indian export requirements and US import rules to help avoid documentation issues during shipping. We also guide you on the documents required for smooth customs clearance and assist with secure packaging. We provide doorstep pickup and deliver the parcel to the USA with online tracking support.

Sending Medicines to the USA - Important Rules to Know

Medicine parcels sent to the USA are checked under the US FDA’s personal importation guidelines. The primary factors for clearance are the quantity of medicines being sent and whether the documents clearly state that the medicines are for personal use.

Supply limit

The parcel should generally contain no more than a 90-day supply of medicine for personal use.

Prescription

Medicines must be supported by a valid prescription, and the patient’s name should match the receiver’s name.

Documents

All supporting documents should be in English and clearly show that the medicines are for the receiver’s ongoing treatment.

Treatment details

You may need to provide proof that the treatment started in India or details of the doctor responsible for the receiver’s care in the USA.

Packaging

Medicines should be sent in their original, sealed, and properly labelled packs.

Receiver-side permit

The receiver does not need to apply for a separate import permit. A border review of each parcel is done.

Controlled categories

Controlled medicines cannot be sent by courier, regardless of the documents provided.

Medicines you can send from India to USA

Medicines You Can Send from India to the USA

The medicines being shipped to the USA are subject to eligibility checks and applicable regulations. The following are common medicine types sent via our medicine courier service:

  • Over-the-counter (OTC) medicines: These can be sent with a valid pharmacy bill.
  • AYUSH Products: Ayurvedic, Homeopathic, and Unani remedies, which US customs considers herbal or dietary products.
  • Personal use Prescription Medicines: Medicines for personal use can be sent with a valid and signed prescription.

Not sure which category your medicine belongs to? Contact our compliance team for a free eligibility check before booking your shipment.

Medicines we cannot carry to USA

Medicines We Cannot Carry

Narcotics, psychotropic or other controlled medicines are not permitted to be sent by courier. If a pack has an NRx mark, this is an important indicator that the medicine is subject to more rigorous control and should be treated with special attention.

  • Medicines with a Rx, Schedule H, Schedule H1, or a red-box warning are not necessarily controlled medicines.
  • Some of them might contain ingredients that are restricted categories and need to be checked individually.
  • There is no fixed list of restricted products; eligibility will depend on the specific medicine that is prescribed.

Share the details of your medicines with our compliance team before booking so we can confirm if they are eligible for shipment to the USA.

Documents Required to Send Medicines to the USA

The following documents are generally required when sending medicines from India to the USA

Valid prescription signed by a registered medical practitioner

Pharmacy bill or invoice

Sender’s KYC, such as Aadhaar, PAN card, or passport

Receiver’s full name, US address, and phone number

A declaration that medicines are for personal use

Prescription and doctor’s note in English

Proof of treatment started in India or details of the receiver’s doctor in the USA

Documents required to send medicines from India to the USA
Our team will provide the exact document checklist during the compliance check and help you complete the required paperwork.
How Atlantic checks medicines before shipping to the USA

How We Check Medicines Before Shipping

Before booking, our team first ensures that the medicines are in line with the US guidelines by checking the photographs of the medicines, the prescription, and the invoice. We also inspect the medicine category, quantity, packaging, and the supporting documents before accepting the shipment. Once the medicines are found eligible for shipping, we guide you through the next steps and arrange the pickup.

Medicine Courier to USA - Send in Simple Steps

Your medicine parcel can reach your family in the US in a few simple steps

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Get a Quote

You can contact us, WhatsApp us, or fill out the online form with shipment details and get the best quote.

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Compliance Check

Our team verifies if the medicines are eligible for shipping by referring to the photos of the medicine, prescription, and invoice.

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Doorstep Pickup and Packaging

Our team will arrive at your location, collect the parcel, and pack it according to the US standards.

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Customs Documentation and Dispatch

We check if all the documents comply with the US norms and then dispatch them to the destination country. Customers can track the shipment online.

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Final Delivery

On clearing customs in the US, your parcel will be safely delivered to the receiver.

Why Choose Atlantic for Medicine Courier to USA from India

We are an IATA-certified international courier service with 10+ years of industry experience. With 10+ offices across India and a network spread across 200+ cities, we have made it easy for customers to send parcels abroad from Pune, Bangalore, Mumbai, Delhi, and other cities. We offer doorstep pickup service, live tracking, free packaging, customs support, and 24/7 customer care services, making international shipping to 180+ countries simple and convenient for all. Our customer-centric services and well-organised courier process have made us a trusted choice for sending personal, commercial, and medicine couriers to friends and family abroad. Call us today to book your courier to the USA, and we will take care of the rest.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, prescription medicines that comply with the US import regulations can be sent to the USA from India. However, the medicines must be supported by a doctor’s prescription and must be meant for personal use.

Yes, prescription drugs shipped to USA have to be properly declared in the shipment documents and backed by the required paperwork. The medicines must be clearly labeled for personal use and accompanied by a valid prescription and supporting documentation needed for customs inspection.

To ship medicines to the USA, you must first choose a reliable international courier service licensed for shipping medicines and also provide doorstep pickup, customs support, and live tracking. Atlantic International Express helps you through the entire process, from checking medicine eligibility and verifying documents to picking up the parcel and delivering it to the receiver in the USA.

Atlantic offers a real-time tracking service. Just visit our official website, locate the tracking field, enter the tracking ID, and the updates are at your fingertips. You can know where the parcel is, the expected delivery time, and delays, if any.

The courier charges are calculated based on the parcel’s weight, dimensions, delivery destination, and delivery speed. Contact our team with your shipment details to get an exact quote before booking.

It typically takes around 6-8 working days for a parcel to reach the US from India. However, delivery timelines may vary based on the delivery destination, public holidays, adverse weather conditions, and customs delays.

You can send medicines to the USA via Atlantic Courier, offering doorstep pickup service in all major cities and towns of India. We offer end-to-end support from medicine compliance check to pickup, packaging, to final delivery at pocket-friendly charges.