Adderall (Medication) → 🇦🇺 Australia

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Adderall in Australia is a Schedule 8 controlled drug under the Standard for the Uniform Scheduling of Medicines and Poisons. Travelers must carry a TGA personal-importation declaration plus the original prescription; quantities above 3 months supply require Authorised Prescriber pre-approval. ABF at SYD / MEL / BNE / PER inspects controlled-medication imports.

ENFORCEMENT

Active — Customs actively enforces this rule.

At the airport

1. STEP 1Schedule 8 amphetamine salts (including Adderall) require prior TGA import approval if bringing more than 3 months' personal supply. Proceed to the customs declaration area.
2. STEP 2Declare the medication on your incoming passenger card (tick 'medicines' and 'controlled drugs'). Present your prescription and TGA approval letter if obtained.
3. STEP 3If you do not have TGA approval and carry more than 3 months' supply, the excess will be confiscated. Carrying prohibited quantities may result in charges under the Customs Act 1901.

Leaving Australia with adderall (medication)

Adderall is a Schedule II controlled substance in the US and equivalent schedules in most other jurisdictions. Personal-use quantities (typically a 30-90 day supply) accompanied by the prescription and doctor's letter are generally permitted for export under Customs (Prohibited Exports) Regulations 1958; Therapeutic Goods Act 1989. Above these limits, an TGA export permit for schedule 8 substances above threshold is required in advance. Travellers should note that some destination countries (Japan, Thailand, Indonesia, UAE, Saudi Arabia among others) restrict Adderall import even when export is permitted from the origin — always verify the destination-side rules independently.

OFFICIAL SOURCES · VERIFIED 2026-07-05