“Clearance of Medicines, Pharmaceuticals, and Cosmetics for Personal Use: Requirements and Procedures by Saudi Food and Drug Authority on Istiqla Platform”

2023-05-25 17:02:30

The Food and Drug Authority has put forward, through the “Istiqla” platform, the conditions and requirements for the clearance of medicines, pharmaceutical preparations, and cosmetic products to individuals for personal use, in order to obtain the opinions of specialists and the general public about them.

The document pertains to consignments that come personally, whether with passengers or by mail, in addition to including the quantities allowed to be cleared for personal use and the authority’s examination centers.

Clearance of prescription medications

The requirements for clearing prescription drugs for human use consisted of obtaining a personal import permit, filling out the form designated for that, and bringing a copy of the medical prescription or medical report stating the pathological condition and the drug required for treatment, indicating the duration of treatment and the recommended dose, and the report is approved by the treatment institution and has not expired. If it is issued more than 6 months ago, along with a copy of the purchase invoice and a copy of the bill of lading, provided that the above requests are attached to the e-mail addressed to the central clearing according to the port of arrival in order to complete the necessary procedures for clearance.

Veterinary use

As for clearing medicines for veterinary use, their requirements are to fill out the attached form and bring a copy of the veterinary medical report stating the medical condition and the required medicine indicating the duration of treatment, the recommended dose, the number of animals, and no more than 6 months since its issuance, a copy of the purchase invoice, and a copy of the bill of lading. The above requests shall be attached to the e-mail addressed to the central clearance, according to the port of arrival, in order to complete the necessary procedures for clearance.

With regard to the requirements for clearing prescription drugs for veterinary use for stables and farms for livestock breeding and projects, obtaining an import permit issued by the Authority, a copy of the purchase invoice, and a copy of the bill of lading, and then the above requests are attached to the e-mail addressed to the central clearing according to the port of arrival to complete the necessary procedures for clearance. .

OTC medications

As for the requirements for clearing over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, health and herbal preparations, and nutritional supplements (human and veterinary), they include filling out a personal clearance request form, and attaching an import permit issued by the authority for veterinary preparations in the event that the required quantity exceeds 15 packages for personal use, along with a copy of an invoice. Purchase, a copy of the insurance policy, and then attach the requests to the e-mail addressed to the central clearance, according to the port of arrival, in order to complete the necessary procedures for clearance.

Cosmetic products

The requirements for clearing cosmetic products for personal use were specified in filling out the personal clearance request form, bringing a copy of the purchase invoice and a copy of the bill of lading, and then the above requests are attached to the email directed to the central clearing according to the port of arrival to complete the necessary procedures for clearance.

Lotions received with travelers

As for the requirements for clearing lotions received with passengers coming to the Kingdom, if the narcotic and controlled drugs are in the possession of one of the patient’s relatives (parents, children, brothers, and husband), then a copy of his identity proof is taken, and if they are with others, proof of the patient’s consent must also be attached.

According to the conditions, it will be refused to release the quantity exceeding the patient’s need, while taking the necessary measures to notify the Tax, Zakat and Customs Authority in order to destroy it.

narcotic drugs

As for narcotic drugs and controlled drugs, they require filling out a personal release form, and attaching a detailed medical report approved by the treatment institution in which the patient is being treated and no more than 6 months have passed since the date of its issuance, provided that it includes personal information about the patient, medical diagnosis, treatment plan and duration, and medical recommendations. The scientific name of the drug, the pharmaceutical form, and the prescribed dose.

It is also possible to attach a medical prescription in the name of the patient approved by the same treatment institution, and the date of its issuance did not exceed 6 months, provided that it contains the diagnosis of the disease, the scientific name of the drug, the pharmaceutical form, the prescribed dose, the method of use and the duration of treatment, the seal of the treatment institution, and a copy of the proof. patient id,

Prescription drugs and preparations

The requirements for prescription drugs and preparations are determined by filling out a personal clearance request, a copy of the medical prescription or the medical report stating the medical condition and the drug required for treatment, indicating the duration of treatment and the recommended dose. The report is approved by the treatment institution and no more than 6 months have passed since its issuance.

As for the requirements for clearing medicines for veterinary use, they also require filling out the form, along with attaching a copy of the veterinary medical report stating the medical condition and the required medicine, indicating the duration of treatment, the recommended dose, and the number of animals, and no more than 6 months have passed since its issuance.