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Originally Posted by Nyororin

I do not know what medications you require, so can`t comment on how difficult they would be to obtain - but unless it`s something of a highly guarded nature (pain killers, sleeping pills, ADHD medications, ie. things likely to be abused) you should be able to bring over a minimal amount (30 days, or about) without paperwork and then get a prescription inside Japan with little difficulty. If it IS something that is very tightly controlled AND unavailable in Japan, then you really should have started working on this a lot earlier...

Nope, nothing like that. No painkillers or anything like that. I'm a Type II Diabetic, and take Metformin. I take two other medications too, I mentioned in another thread...that "Meds in Japan" thread I think it was called in this section. I know that all three are available there, since I've looked into it. As for the Metformin/Glucophage, that's not there specifically, by the looks of it, but there are alternatives.

In experience with others - it seems that bringing something from your doctor listing your condition and the medication regimen you are on, having that verified by a doctor here (medical check) will almost immediately get you the same prescription in Japan. Bringing over your medical history is really almost a waste of time and effort (unless you have a very very rare condition that no one will have ever heard of) because they will still insist on doing an exam and confirming it. My aunt was even able to get pain medication for her chronic back pain on a tourist visit by going to the doctor and showing him the pills she had brought with her (although only a minimal amount to cover the days that had been unplanned for because of a flight cancellation).

Wow, so no medical history necessary. I like that. I was scrambling trying to find a way to get that. Having no insurance and going to whatever place I can afford at the time, which leaves me with hardly any choice here, would've been a hassle. I could just stick with the last place I've gone to.

It would have been best if you`d arranged to bring over all the medication you need much earlier on, but I don`t think you`ll need to worry about insurance and getting a prescription inside Japan.

I wish I could have too, but I only just found out this past weekend that I had to come over, as I figured I was going to have to head over much later. Entirely short notice.