How to Import Medicine into Denmark – From January 1, 2026

• You may bring medicine for personal use if it was legally purchased in the country where you bought it. This rule applies both when entering Denmark and when receiving medicine by mail. Note: Special rules apply for antibiotics, narcotic substances, and doping agents – see below.
• You must be able to document that the medicine is for yourself or your pet (e.g., prescription, receipt).

• From EU/EEA countries: You may receive medicine for personal use by mail if it was legally sold.
• From countries outside the EU/EEA: You may not receive medicine containing antibiotics, narcotic substances, or doping agents by mail.
• Read our recommendations on Buying and selling medicines online

Antibiotics are medicines that fight bacterial infections. As a private individual, it can be difficult to know whether your medicine contains antibiotics – you can look it up at www.indlaegsseddel.dk or ask at the pharmacy or your doctor if you are unsure.

Typical treatment areas:

• Respiratory infections (e.g., pneumonia, tonsillitis)
• Urinary tract infections
• Skin and soft tissue infections (e.g., wound infections, acne)
• Gastrointestinal infections caused by bacteria
• Sexually transmitted bacterial infections (e.g., chlamydia)
• Preventive use during surgery
• Systemic infections/sepsis
  
  
  
• From EU/EEA: May be brought or sent by mail.
• From countries outside the EU/EEA: Only when entering Denmark and for a maximum of 3 months’ treatment.
• Important: You may never receive antibiotics by mail from countries outside the EU/EEA.

Narcotic substances are medicines that can affect the central nervous system and cause euphoria.

Typical treatment areas:

• ADHD (note: not lisdexamfetamine)
• Pain relief, including opioids and medical cannabis
• Treatment for opioid dependence
• Epilepsy (antiepileptics)
• Anxiety treatment, including benzodiazepines

You can see a list of substances considered narcotics in Denmark here: Lists of euphoriant substances.

• When entering Denmark: You may bring medicine containing narcotic substances from lists B, C, D, or E for personal use, up to 30 days’ treatment.
• By mail: You may never receive medicine containing narcotic substances – neither from EU/EEA countries nor from third countries.
• Remember: You must have a prescription as documentation.

Doping agents are substances that can enhance physical performance or alter hormonal balance.

Typical treatment areas:

• Low testosterone (hypogonadism)
• Growth hormone deficiency
• Anti-estrogens / hormone therapy for certain cancers
• Medicines for anemia (increase red blood cells)
• Fertility treatment

See the list of substances considered doping in Denmark here: List of doping substances (updated regularly).

• From EU/EEA: You may bring or receive medicine containing doping substances for personal use if prescribed by a doctor.
• From countries outside the EU/EEA: Only when entering Denmark – and only with a prescription and for a maximum of 3 months’ treatment.
• Important: You may not receive doping medicine by mail from countries outside the EU/EEA.

• You may import medicine for your own pets if it is for preventing or treating disease in your pets and was legally sold in the country where you bought it.
• Antibiotics for pets: From EU/EEA: May be brought or sent by mail if not prescription-only in the country of purchase. From countries outside the EU/EEA: Not allowed.

• Products considered medicine under Danish law – even if categorised as a food supplement abroad.
• May include prescription medicines or over-the-counter medicines.

Read more here: Medicine or not.

• Always bring documentation (e.g., prescription or receipt) to show that the medicine is for you or your pet.
• Traveling within Schengen: Order a Schengen certificate (pill pass) at the pharmacy when traveling with medicine containing narcotic substances.
• Traveling outside Schengen: Contact the country’s embassy for rules.

• Danish rules only allow limited amounts without special permission (typically up to 30 days for narcotic substances and up to 3 months for medicines containing antibiotics or doping). If you need to bring a larger supply for your stay, you must apply for an exemption from the Danish Medicines Agency before traveling. You will need to provide medicine prescription or a declaration from your doctor.

Link to the exemption application form: Are you importing medicines containing antibiotics, doping or euphoriant substances?