Then find out whether your medicines are covered by the Opium Act, whether you need a certificate and how to apply for one. Start your preparation on time - preferably 3 months in advance. And perhaps most importantly: leave rested and well prepared, so you can enjoy carefree travel.
Here's what to watch out for if you are already taking medication at home:
When travelling abroad, it is best to bring a list of the medicines you are taking (medicine list). This will help you better and faster when you need to see a doctor or pharmacy.
The medicine summary states the following:
Ask your pharmacy for a medicine summary or prepare one yourself, preferably in English or the language of your travel destination. Keep the summary with your passport or ID card.
Some medicines are not allowed to be taken abroad. For example, medicines for ADHD, strong painkillers, sleeping pills and sedatives. To take these medicines with you, you need a medicine declaration. There are 3 types of declarations:
Which statement you need depends on your medicine, your travel destination and the duration of your trip. The tool Taking medicines on travel help from the CAK will give you personal advice and the correct declaration. Please note that your GP may charge a fee for preparing this declaration.
The practice is closed this summer on:
You can call GP practice Melkweg on these days (only) for urgent matters: 020 647 5204. On other days, you can call our assistants as always. Appointments made with our practice assistants will continue as usual.
Doctor Mandjes will be on holiday from 11 August to 29 August, when you will temporarily not be able to use the patient portal. The practice is otherwise open as usual, except for the above days.
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