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    Import Medication For Personal Use

    Okay, the answer will probably be no, but let's give it a try.

    I ran out of a certain medication. For some reason it's difficult to get in HK, which is strange seeing in other countries you can even get it OTC.

    Went to a clinic in HK (will not name them) who had it in stock. Before I went I asked for the price for 6 months supply. Price was reasonable. Once I arrived, they gave me the invoice and it was the quoted price x10. I asked for an explanation. First the gave the excuse by saying I was a man (the though I was a women. I only contacted them by e-mail, my name can be confusing in Asia), so the dose is higher, which explains the higher price. Complete bs. All three of them apologised and were recalculating... I walked out, didn't pay.

    In BKK (well known clinic) the same mediation is 1/10 of the price quoted in HK. Same brand, same doses, but for 12 months. If I fly to BKK, stay one night in a hotel, pick up the medication, it is still cheaper than buying it in HK. Travelling is a bit inconvenient for me at the moment.

    Has anyone tried importing medication for personal use? I did it back in 2018, and it passed customs without any issue. Tried it again last year, stuck at customs. From what I know you need a special import license for medication.


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    Quote Originally Posted by NTCP88:
    Okay, the answer will probably be no, but let's give it a try.

    I ran out of a certain medication. For some reason it's difficult to get in HK, which is strange seeing in other countries you can even get it OTC.

    Went to a clinic in HK (will not name them) who had it in stock. Before I went I asked for the price for 6 months supply. Price was reasonable. Once I arrived, they gave me the invoice and it was the quoted price x10. I asked for an explanation. First the gave the excuse by saying I was a man (the though I was a women. I only contacted them by e-mail, my name can be confusing in Asia), so the dose is higher, which explains the higher price. Complete bs. All three of them apologised and were recalculating... I walked out, didn't pay.

    In BKK (well known clinic) the same mediation is 1/10 of the price quoted in HK. Same brand, same doses, but for 12 months. If I fly to BKK, stay one night in a hotel, pick up the medication, it is still cheaper than buying it in HK. Travelling is a bit inconvenient for me at the moment.

    Has anyone tried importing medication for personal use? I did it back in 2018, and it passed customs without any issue. Tried it again last year, stuck at customs. From what I know you need a special import license for medication.
    If it's available here and you have a doctor's prescription it should be OK? Best check the HK customs website though not GE. Did you try Fanda in central?

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    They don't have it...


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    What’s the medication? There are almost no medication that have a higher dose for men than women??


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    Quote Originally Posted by Hkemail888:
    What’s the medication? There are almost no medication that have a higher dose for men than women??
    Beer?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Hkemail888:
    What’s the medication? There are almost no medication that have a higher dose for men than women??
    Hormones for use in gender reassignment come to mind

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    Quote Originally Posted by aw451:
    Hormones for use in gender reassignment come to mind
    Yup, that's it... No, joking. It's oral minoxidil 5mg. Yes, there is a topical version, but that's not as effective as the oral version.

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    Quote Originally Posted by NTCP88:
    Yup, that's it... No, joking. It's oral minoxidil 5mg. Yes, there is a topical version, but that's not as effective as the oral version.
    Seriously had to re-read your msg a few times. my eye sight isnt that good lol, barely saw the , LOL

    Hair loss meds (had to google LOL )
    NTCP88 likes this.

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    Relevant. It's OTC in HK but a ripoff

    https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw...id=m5467.l1311


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    That's topical, doesn't work... As mentioned in my previous post, the oral version is much more effective.


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