Summer is just around the corner, and with it comes the season of vacations and business trips. As an employer, it’s important to ensure that your employees are safe and prepared when travelling for work. One important aspect of this is making sure that they have the necessary medication with them. But with different countries having different rules and regulations, it can be difficult to know what’s allowed and what’s not. That’s where DocHQ’s Travel Medicine Checker comes in.
When travelling to different countries, it is important to remember that certain destinations have specific restrictions on what you can bring with you. This includes medications for anxiety, ADHD, depression, and even common over-the-counter cold medicines. Violating these laws can result in serious consequences for travellers. DocHQ’s Travel Medicine Checker is a tool that provides guidance on carrying medication abroad. It takes into account the regulations of the destination country, as well as the traveller’s personal information, to provide tailored advice on what medications can be taken and how to do so legally. This will not only help ensure their safety and well-being but also protect your company from any legal issues that may arise from non-compliance with local regulations.
There have been several instances where travellers have faced legal repercussions for carrying prescription medication abroad. In Japan, for example, some prescription medications that are legal in other countries are considered illegal and can result in imprisonment if brought into the country without special permission. In France, it is illegal to carry certain medications like codeine without a prescription, and violators can face fines or imprisonment. To avoid such legal consequences, it is essential to research the laws and regulations of the country being visited and to use tools like DocHQ’s Travel Medicine Checker to plan ahead and ensure compliance with local laws.
With DocHQ’s Travel Medicine Checker, travellers can find out if there are any restrictions on the medication they wish to carry to their chosen destination and, if necessary, purchase the Travel Medical Letter service, which includes a doctor-verified Travel Medical Certificate to present at border control.
How the process works
Travellers can check their medication on DocHQ’s Travel Medicine Checker website for free. They can then purchase Travel Medical Letter service, where a DocHQ GP will review their information alongside the regulations of their destination. For non-restricted medicines, a next-day Travel Medical Certificate will be emailed* along with a Travel Guidance Letter with further information on their destination country’s medicine restrictions and guidance on additional documentation required from external authorities.
*Next-day dispatch Monday-Friday, for non-prohibited medications. Some countries require further documentation in addition to a Travel Medical Certificate, which can take up to 12 weeks to process, so it’s advised to plan in advance.
In conclusion, supporting your employees’ business trips by encouraging them to use DocHQ’s Travel Medicine Checker can help ensure their safety, protect your company from legal issues, and provide peace of mind for all involved. So, before sending your employees off on their next business trip, make sure they’re prepared with DocHQ’s Travel Medicine Checker.
