The Medical Inadmissibility Nightmare

[Nitin121]

I intend to and will be carrying and/or getting my medicines from my own country by means of courier. I think any follow ups will not cost more than 500 Cad and I will bear than on my own whether or not the insurance or province supports it

I am no medical expert but assume that @Nitin121 is aware they can only bring 90 days supply of any medication into the country and also have they checked out whether any health insurance whilst on a study permit will cover them for anything such as follow ups, medication and complications which hopefully will not be.

 

[canuck78]

No need to include a few blood test a year.

A physician reviews the medical part if necessary so will be familiar with what regular follow-up entails.

That is why I said to answer yes even though you could say no. It shouldn't impact the application.

 

[canuck78]

I intend to and will be carrying and/or getting my medicines from my own country by means of courier. I think any follow ups will not cost more than 500 Cad and I will bear than on my own whether or not the insurance or province supports it

You can't. They will likely be seized at the airport of at the post office. You are only allowed to bring in a 0 day supply of medication when you enter Canada. All other medication must be purchased within Canada.

 

[Nitin121]

Yes I think I should say yes and write up the blood tests that I need.

 

[Nitin121]

You can't. They will likely be seized at the airport of at the post office. You are only allowed to bring in a 0 day supply of medication when you enter Canada. All other medication must be purchased within Canada.

i didn't know that. will surely confirm this with the canadian embassy on mail.

 

[canuck78]

https://travel.gc.ca/travelling/health-safety/medication

 

[canuck78]

https://www.fedex.com/en-ca/shipping-services/international/regulatory/prescription-reminder.html

 

[Nitin121]

https://travel.gc.ca/travelling/health-safety/medication

that was really quick and helpful. Thanks for the efforts. !!

 

[canuck78]

No problem. Just a quick google search. Information was easily found.

 

[Nitin121]

You can't. They will likely be seized at the airport of at the post office. You are only allowed to bring in a 0 day supply of medication when you enter Canada. All other medication must be purchased within Canada.

Hi,
Can you suggest where should I confirm this detail that I can bring 90 day supply of medicines ? Should I contact airport authorities or do you think they must be knowing.

I will be carrying a doctor's prescription for those medicines. Kindly share your thoughts on this.

 

[Bs65]

Hi,
Can you suggest where should I confirm this detail that I can bring 90 day supply of medicines ? Should I contact airport authorities or do you think they must be knowing.

I will be carrying a doctor's prescription for those medicines. Kindly share your thoughts on this.

That is what it says in the link seems clear and applies to anyone whether Canadians or immigrants.

https://travel.gc.ca/travelling/health-safety/medication

Bringing prescription medication back to Canada
To avoid interrupting a course of treatment, Health Canada may permit you to return from abroad with a single course of treatment or a 90-day supply, whichever is less based on the directions for use, of a prescription drug. The drug must be for your use or for the use of a person who is travelling with you and for whom you are responsible. The drug must be in hospital or pharmacy-dispensed packaging, the original retail packaging, or have the original label attached to it clearly indicating what the health product is and what it contains.