Originally Posted by
robb
So, does anyone specifically have experience with a Schedule II drug like Adderall, Ritalin, or one of the major pain killer drugs in a country like Singapore? Is it enough to just have your current prescription bottle clearly labeled with your name and a recent date?
No. To go by the rules, you have to inform the Health Sciences Authority and obtain an
advance permission (at least 10 days prior) to import any "Controlled Substances" legally.
http://www.hsa.gov.sg/publish/hsapor...edication.html
http://www.hsa.gov.sg/publish/hsapor...ubstances.html
It's a hassle, and it's highly unlikely that you'd be "caught" if you didn't do this -- I've lived here 7 years, gone through Customs probably hundreds of times, and they've never checked my medicines -- but given the potential consequences, you'd be a fool not to do this.
And yes, Japan is even more crazy about this: even pseudoephedrine (Sudafed) is on their controlled list!