Pharmacy and rules for bringing medicines to Russia: checklist

Before traveling

• 1. Write down the active substances under their international namesWrite the active substance of every medicine you use under its international name as shown on the packaging or package leaflet.
• 2. Check the active substance in the listsSearch for the active substance on the list of potent substances and check the medicine's registration and prescription status in Russia in ГРЛС.grls.rosminzdrav.ru(Official site)
• 3. Obtain a document from your doctorObtain a prescription or medical report stating the medicine's name, dosage, total quantity, and duration of use.
• 4. Have the document translated into RussianHave a notarized Russian translation attached to the document in the foreign language.
• 5. Adjust the medicine quantity according to the length of your stayCarry the medicines in their original packaging with the package leaflet, in a quantity appropriate for the length of your stay.
• 6. Put the documents in your carry-on baggageKeep medicines requiring documents in your carry-on baggage together with their documents.
• 7. Use the red channel if necessaryTake medicines containing narcotic or psychotropic substances, or medicines subject to declaration, through the red channel and present your documents.