Can I dispense my testosterone prescription in Sweden?
Currently, paper prescriptions for testosterone cannot be dispensed in Sweden.
What is the problem with obtaining Testosterone in Sweden?
Each country has their own rules about handling prescription medication, and unfortunately the rules have changed making it difficult for people receiving masculinising treatment who live in Sweden to receive medication through the post. You can travel to a neighbouring country to get your prescription filled if you need to. Sweden has confirmed that the dispensing and delivery of masculinising medication (those containing testosterone) from foreign pharmacies is still prohibited.
You can read the relevant legislation here.
Are there any restrictions on travelling to Sweden with medication?
If you want to collect your medication from outside of Sweden, the following restrictions apply:
- You can travel to Sweden with a 14 days supply of testosterone as long as you can show the medication is for your personal use.
- You can travel to Sweden with a 3 month supply of other medications as long as you can show the medication is for your personal use.
- We are able to provide you with a copy of your prescription and a travelling with medication letter (£25) for these purposes.
Can I get feminising treatment in Sweden?
GenderGP members in Sweden who are receiving feminising treatment can get this dispensed from their local pharmacy. We are able to send your paper prescription to anywhere that you want us to. Some examples that people have asked for, are:
- Send the paper prescription to them at home and they have taken it to a pharmacy in their own country who is happy to dispense the medication.
- Send the paper prescription to them at home and they have taken it to a pharmacy in a neighbouring country where the regulations allow for the dispensing of private prescriptions containing masculinising medication.
Please note that delivery of paper prescriptions may take up to 10 working days.