Healthcare in Costa Rica > Costa Rica Healthcare & Health Insurance FAQ > Can I ship medications to Costa Rica?
Last updated on: Apr 27, 2019
Summary: It is important to know that you cannot ship medications into Costa Rica.
"Be aware that meds and/or food supplements cannot be shipped to Costa Rica. by mail or courier, unless you have an import license for every item!! Expensive and time consuming," cautioned one expat. UPS states, "An import permit is required for all medicine, including veterinary medicine. An additional fee is charged for the permit. The cost of the permit depends on the type of medicine shipped. Allow 2 additional days for clearance. The importer must be registered with Customs. Medicines must have a physician's prescription. All medication is inspected by the Health Ministry prior to customs inspection. If the Health Ministry classifies it as an illegal medication, clearance cannot be done."
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Updated On: Apr 27, 2019
First Published: Apr 27, 2019
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