China travel answer · Safety
Can I bring prescription medicine to China?
Reviewed 2026-09-14 · Conditions and policies can change
Direct answer
Usually yes for personal use, but keep medicine in original packaging and carry a doctor's note or prescription, especially for controlled or injectable medication.
What to know
- ●Bring only a reasonable personal-use quantity for the trip.
- ●Check whether any ingredient is restricted before departure.
- ●Keep essential medicine in carry-on luggage rather than checked bags.
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