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Bringing your contraception to the Philippines
Quick answer
Checklist and doctor letter template for expats moving to or visiting the Philippines. For: expats and travellers. Download the A4 PDF or read the full text below.
Full text
- Your current pack or leaflet (to match a PH brand).
- Your prescription, in English.
- A doctor's letter for larger supplies (template below).
- Keep pills in your hand luggage.
- Plan a local teleconsult for a PH prescription.
Doctor letter template
To whom it may concern: [Name], date of birth [date], is my patient and takes [brand and generic name, dose] for contraception, one tablet daily. She is carrying [number] packs for personal use during her stay in the Philippines. Signed: [doctor name, licence number, clinic address, phone, date].
Note: emergency contraceptive pills are not registered in the Philippines.
Free to print and share at health centers, schools and clinics. Please keep the website line at the bottom.
This guide is for information. Talk to a doctor before starting, stopping or switching birth control.
Sources
- Joint Circular No. 1 s.2015 (personal medicines at customs), FDA / BOC [TODO: source] exact circular URL not in research.
- Microgynon 30, Hello Doctor