Healthcare & medicine
Can I bring injectable medication into Japan?
Yes for many injectable prescription medicines, but the medicine and the injection equipment are reviewed separately under personal-import rules.
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What you need to know
Requirements & exceptions
- Check whether the active ingredient is controlled.
- For quantities above the ordinary personal-use allowance, obtain Import Confirmation.
- Syringes/needles and auto-injectors can require supporting medical documentation.
Documents
- Passport/ID
- Insurance information if applicable
- Prescription/medical certificate
- Import Confirmation or NCD permit if required
Likely cost
No standard customs fee for lawful personal-use quantities, but medical certificates, translations, Import Confirmation/NCD documentation and replacement medicines may create costs.
Where to act
MHLW / Regional Bureau of Health and Welfare for Import Confirmation; Narcotics Control Department separately for controlled substances.