Is it allowed to carry medicinal drugs in hand luggage to or from the Philippines?

Yes, it is allowed, this is completely common practice, as there are no prohibitions on transporting medicinal drugs in the aircraft cabin to/from the Philippines. But to avoid difficulties, you need to adhere to a few simple but strict rules.

Border control of the Philippines and other states monitors the import of drugs into the territory, and here is what is important to remember so that your luggage and hand luggage do not provoke unnecessary suspicions:

• Medicines for yourself. It is permissible to transport a volume sufficient for the period of stay.
• Keep in the original packaging. This is the main condition. Blister packs, bottles, and insert annotations must be from the manufacturer. Loose pills in a bag will immediately raise suspicions.
• A doctor's prescription is your main document. If the drug is prescription, especially with strong effects, psychotropic or hormonal, be sure to have a prescription or doctor's note with you, certified with a stamp. It is advisable to have it translated into English. This will confirm that the medications are prescribed for your personal use, not for sale.

Also, do not forget the main restriction for carrying in hand luggage: transporting liquids in containers larger than 100 ml in hand luggage is not allowed, this also includes thick substances, liniments, toothpastes, and others. If among your medications there are such, they need to be placed in checked luggage.

And finally, do not overdo it with the quantity and weight of medications, so as not to accidentally violate the permitted limits for carrying in the cabin according to your flight ticket. Usually, it is allowed to carry luggage in the aircraft cabin with a total weight of no more than 7 kilograms, but this norm may differ among various carriers and for different fares, so check this issue with your airline ticket before the trip.

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