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importing generic drugs from outside EU

  • 06-04-2010 11:14AM
    #1
    terpol
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1 ✭


    hay everyone. i have searched around but haven't been able to find a definitive answer to this so i'll ask here. i want to import a generic nonprescription thyroid medication from mexico. it is unavailable in ireland and there isn't anything similar here. in mexico it is sold OTC. is it illegal for me to import this? if so would it also be illegal to import the same thing from within the EU? thanks


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  • #2
    Nody
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Arts Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Entertainment Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 18,647 CMod ✭✭✭✭Nody


    You need a solicitor to give you legal answers but in general there is a few problems coming to mind:

    1) Grey import - Illegal to import medicine from another country if sold here (could be sold under a different name/company)

    2) Medicine - Has to be tested and authorised to be used in countries (hence all the tests that needs to be done)

    3) Non EU import - VAT & Tax beyond quality concerns you may have

    From inside EU would probably be easier but still have potential issues with 1 & 2


  • #3
    jor el
    Closed Accounts Posts: 16,713 ✭✭✭✭jor el


    Read the charter, this is not allowed anywhere on Boards.


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