Vyvanse / Lisdexamfetamine → Philippines

Vyvanse / Lisdexamfetamine may require documentation or declaration

Details

Lisdexamfetamine (Vyvanse/Elvanse) is classified as an amphetamine derivative and is prohibited in Japan regardless of prescription status — no import permit pathway exists for personal use. China, South Korea, and most of Southeast Asia prohibit or. Enforcement in Philippines carries fines from PHP 5,000 to PHP 500,000 under Customs Modernization and Tariff Act (CMTA) 2016 s.1400 (typical personal cases are handled as civil infringements).

Quantity limit

Prohibited — FDA Philippines classifies amphetamine-based stimulants as Dangerous Drug; no personal import authorised

Documentation required

• No DDB (Dangerous Drugs Board) permit available for Vyvanse importation

Leaving with this item

Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine) is a controlled stimulant; personal export from Philippines requires prescription documentation and stays within personal-use limits.

Practical advice

Carry documentation. Declare proactively at customs. If unsure, declare on arrival — declared goods at worst attract duty or surrender, while undeclared goods found in screening are seized and fined.

Customs authority

Bureau of Customs (BOC) · https://customs.gov.ph