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9 years ago

Receiving prescription meds via mail from USA in Brazil??

9 years ago
Hello, I am hoping someone can help me.. I have been in Brazil for 8 weeks and I'm running low on my thyroid meds and another med for my autoimmune condition. These meds are not available in Brazil in the dosage I require..I have a Brazilian friend that is a doctor and he wrote me the prescriptions in Portuguese and of course I have the prescriptions already in English...my father in the USA, is having a terrible time trying to figure out how to get these meds to me legally and safely, without customs hassle...we are willing to pay for fast shipping and security.. I also was wondering what is best method to receive another small package with vitamins and supplements, and a few small clothes items...what is best way to avoid huge tax?? I've heard people say that using USPS is better than fedex, but much slower?? I need the meds quickly, but the vitamins I can wait a little. I will be in Brasilia to receive these items. thanks so much for any help!!! :) muito obrigado!

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