holidays

Shipping Medication? Here’s What You Need to Know

Almost everyone who’s ever headed out on holiday has probably forgotten to bring a few things. Arriving without a toothbrush, or perhaps your favourite pair of shoes, is mildly irritating but easily fixed with a visit to a nearby store. Accidentally leaving prescription medication at home, however, can make things a whole lot more complicated. If you’re travelling for an extended period or left home without important prescription drugs, one solution you may have considered is using a courier service to send medication to your vacation address. Whether it crosses the border with you or is shipped separately, prescription medication is subject to strict rules and regulations that travellers should be aware of before they pack their bags, or try to ship something they mistakenly left behind......