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ok, i think im gonna head down there tomorrow... anyone been there lately? And can anyone refresh me, I know i can bring 50 pills with a script, but what about OTC meds that are controlled here? (xanax, tramadol... etc)... how many can I bring back? thanks
No, the 50-pill law (United States Code, Title 21, Section 956(a) applies when: 1) you've got meds that are controlled substances in the US; and 2) you do not have a US prescription. To take advantage of this, you must meet all three of the following requirements: 1) you must declare the meds; 2) they must be in their original container; and 3) they must be for your own personal use.
In my experience at the Canadian border (pain relievers with a limited amount of codeine are OTC up there), Customs really doesn't like it when people invoke this law, and you're likely to be subjected to a more thorough interrogation and/or search. Do politely stand your ground, though, and they'll eventually let you in with the meds. Just allow yourself some extra time for the possible Customs hassles.
I've never been to Mexico, but my understanding is that meds such as Xanax are not, legally speaking, OTC there. While some pharmacies will illegally sell them OTC, Mexican law requires a script. However, the pharmacy can usually direct you to a doctor (often on-site) who will write the script for a modest fee. You need the Mexican script to protect yourself from getting busted in Mexico, but the Mexican script is not valid in the U.S., so you're still limited to 50 tablets.
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