How to get a permit to import medicines for personal use in the UAE

How to get a permit to import medicines for personal use in the UAE

Dubai: If you are undergoing treatment for a health issue, ensuring that you have medication that suits your needs is critical. As a UAE resident, not only do you have the option to purchase medicines from various pharmacies in the UAE, you can also import medicine from outside the country if needed. However, residents are required to get a permit from the Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOHAP) in order to bring in medicine. The permit is required for both ‘controlled’ and ‘semi-controlled’ medication. Here is how you can apply for a permit if you wish to bring in medicines to that UAE for personal use. The permit is issued by MOHAP to allow residents to import medicines for personal use. According to MOHAP, the service is available for narcotic, controlled and semi-controlled drugs and is not mandatory for other drugs. When applying for the permit, you need to provide details not just of the medicine, but also of the treatment that you are receiving. This includes documents like the medical report issued by the health facility in which you are being treated, documented by the health authority in the country in which you received treatment, or by the embassy,