Confused about rules on taking ADHD/psychiatric meds into Canada on IEC visa
Hey guys,
I'm 20F from Australia planning on doing an ~8 month working holiday in June 2027 to either Alberta or BC, but I need some clarification on entering into Canada with medication.
For normal prescription meds, it says a visitor can bring in, whichever is LESS, one full container's worth OR a 90 day supply. What I'm getting tripped up on is that two of my meds are prescribed in 60 and 90 tablets (written on the packaging), but are only sold commercially in Australia as 2 or 3 boxes of 30 rubber banded together. Is this okay because each box is labelled as X out of 3, or do I have to discuss alternative packaging with my pharmacist/psychiatrist?
Sorry if this seems convoluted and pedantic, I'm just worried because these are essential meds and having the max buffer time to get my prescriptions organised once I'm in Canada would be ideal.
As for ADHD, if I've already been diagnosed with it, do I have to go through the formal diagnostic process again to get my Vyvanse and dexamphetamine prescriptions converted? Or can a regular walk-in clinic/family doctor just prescribe them with the appropriate documentation from my psychiatrist in Australia?
Cheers!!
P.S. does anyone have any travel insurance recs for a solo traveller that cover preexisting conditions and prescription meds? The only ones I can find currently are either way too comprehensive or don't cover me at all 😔