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Can You Bring Your Regular Medication Into Malta?

Usually, personal medication can travel with you. The paperwork matters, especially for controlled medicines.

FreeMalta Editorial · Checked 23 September 2026 · 2 min read

Bringing medicine with you and asking a Maltese pharmacy to supply more are different processes. Plan for both if you depend on ongoing treatment.

What to carry

Malta’s official guidelines for travellers say that people entering or leaving Malta with medicines for personal use should carry a medical prescription or certificate from a registered practitioner covering their stay. Keep the medication clearly identifiable and bring the documentation where you can show it if asked.

For narcotic or psychotropic substances, the authority says a Schengen medical certificate may also be appropriate when the journey involves a Schengen state. These products need extra checking; contact the relevant authority or your prescriber before departure rather than assuming an ordinary prescription is sufficient.

Ask your clinician about a suitable supply for the trip. If you may need a refill in Malta, read whether a prescription from your country can be dispensed here and check the specific product in the Medicines Authority database. The FreeMalta directory can help you locate a pharmacy, but it cannot confirm medicine stock or import permission.

This guide provides general information, not medical advice. Availability, opening hours and access requirements can change. Confirm with a pharmacist or healthcare professional before acting.

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