Prescriptions and import of medicines
Before you come to Sweden, it is important to review any medication that you are taking. You need to find out what applies to the import of medicines and obtaining medicine on a prescription from your home country. The rules differ between EU/EEA countries and other countries.
Prescriptions from EU/EEA countries are valid in Sweden. However, you must ask your doctor for a prescription that can be used in another EU country. The prescription must contain specific information to make it possible for a Swedish pharmacy to dispense it.
Swedish pharmacies are not allowed to dispense a prescription issued in a country outside the EEA.
You must be able to prove that your medicine is for personal use
You may bring medicines into Sweden provided that they are intended for medical purposes and for your personal use. You must be able to prove that the medicine is for personal use by presenting a prescription, a pharmacy label or a medical doctor’s certificate. However, you may not take an unlimited amount of non-narcotics classified medicine with you.
If you come from an EEA country, you may bring a maximum of one year’s consumption with you. If you come from a country outside the EEA, you may bring a maximum of three months’ consumption.
If you need to take more medicine with you
If you are a resident of another country, planning to stay in Sweden for a longer period of time and need to bring more medicine than is allowed, you may apply for an exemption. In order to do so, you need a copy of a medical doctor's certificate or a medical doctor's prescription.
You may only bring medicines classified as narcotics or doping agents to Sweden for medical purposes and for personal use. You must be able to prove the medical purpose and that the medicine is for personal use with a medical certificate called a Schengen Certificate.
General tips for travelling with medicines
Make sure you take enough supplies for your trip and include extra for unexpected delays, damage or loss. Keep your medicines and equipment in the original packaging with labels and an information leaflet. If your medicine needs to be kept cool, you can use a thermos flask, cool pack or insulated pouch. Carry your medicine in your hand luggage.