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Medicine Courier Rules from India: Documents, Customs & Legal Limits – Powered by SinghXpress

Sending medicines abroad from India is allowed — but only with proper documents and compliance with customs regulations. Whether you’re shipping to the USA, Canada, UK, or Australia, it’s important to follow the legal process to avoid delays, confiscation, or penalties.

At SinghXpress, we specialize in international medicine delivery from India. In this guide, we’ll help you understand the key requirements:

  • 📑 Required Documents
  • 🚫 Medicine Shipping Limits
  • 🛃 Customs Process
  • ✅ Country-specific restrictions

1. Required Documents for International Medicine Courier

These documents are essential for successful shipping:

  • Valid Doctor’s Prescription: Includes patient name, medicine name, dosage, date
  • Chemist’s Bill: Invoice from registered medical store
  • Sender’s ID Proof: Aadhar card, Passport, or Driver’s License

All documents must match the name of the person receiving the medicines abroad.

2. How Much Medicine Can Be Shipped?

You are generally allowed to send up to a **90-day supply** of prescription medicine for personal use.

SinghXpress Advice:

  • Do not ship bulk quantities
  • Keep packaging original and sealed
  • Ensure all labels are in English

3. Customs Rules for Shipping Medicine

Each country has its own import policies for medicines. Here’s how SinghXpress helps you stay compliant:

  • 📝 We verify your documents before pickup
  • 📦 We pack medicines as per customs safety standards
  • 📮 We add product and usage information on labels
  • 🔍 We track and assist with customs clearance

Country-Specific Tips

  • USA: FDA clearance may be required for some medicines
  • UK: No controlled drugs without import license
  • Canada: Quantity restrictions apply (max 90-day supply)
  • Australia: Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) restrictions apply

4. Restricted Medicines & Prohibited Items

Some substances cannot be shipped internationally due to narcotics laws or bans.

  • 🚫 Sleeping pills, narcotics, or controlled substances
  • 🚫 Loose pills without label or packaging
  • 🚫 Medicines not approved in the destination country

Always contact SinghXpress before sending sensitive medicine types.

5. Why Choose SinghXpress for Medicine Delivery?

We specialize in reliable, legal, and fast delivery of medicines from India to over 70+ countries.

  • 📦 Pickup and packaging from your home
  • 🕵️ Document verification & customs support
  • ✈️ Express shipping with tracking (FedEx, DHL, etc.)
  • 👨‍⚕️ Support for both allopathy & ayurvedic medicine

📞 Contact SinghXpress Today

Need help with international medicine delivery?

Call/WhatsApp: +91-9646555322

Visit: www.singhxpress.com

Disclaimer: Always check with your doctor and verify rules with customs of the destination country before sending medicines abroad.