Solomon IslandsTravelling with ADHD medication: rules, permits and documents
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Solomon Islands treats these medications differently. Of the 7 we track, 4 have no published rule we could find and 3 need only your prescription.
Serious penalties: Carrying a Part III 'dangerous drug' (opium, morphine, cocaine, heroin, oxycodone or hydromorphone) into Solomon Islands without being able to prove it was lawfully prescribed or otherwise authorised under the Dangerous Drugs Act [Cap 98] risks prosecution, with no published traveller exemption to rely on.
We could not find strong recent official guidance for this country. Contact the embassy or consulate directly before you travel.
By medication
Brand names first, generic in brackets. Each line resolves the drug class rule below, plus anything Solomon Islands records specifically for that medication.
- Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine)Unclear
No Solomon Islands legislation or guidance addressing ADHD stimulants (methylphenidate, amphetamines) was located.
- Ritalin, Concerta (methylphenidate)Unclear
The same rule as Vyvanse above.
- Dexamphetamine (dexamfetamine)Unclear
The same rule as Vyvanse above.
- Strattera (atomoxetine)Prescription
Atomoxetine, guanfacine and viloxazine are not internationally controlled; carry them with a prescription. No Solomon Islands-specific restriction found.
- Adderall (mixed amphetamine salts)Unclear
The same rule as Vyvanse above.
- Intuniv (guanfacine)Prescription
The same rule as Strattera above.
- Qelbree (viloxazine)Prescription
The same rule as Strattera above.
Rules by drug class
Narcotic (opioids)
Unclear- Quantity
- No traveller quantity is published by any Solomon Islands authority.
- Permit
- Not published.
Psychotropic (ADHD stimulants, benzodiazepines, sleep)
Unclear- Quantity
- Not addressed by any located legislation or guidance.
- Permit
- Not published.
Not internationally controlled
PrescriptionAtomoxetine, guanfacine and viloxazine are not internationally controlled; carry them with a prescription. No Solomon Islands-specific restriction found.
Responsible authority
Pharmacy Services Division, Ministry of Health and Medical Services, Solomon Islands (National Regulatory/Drug Authority function; INCB national contact point)
Postal address: Pharmacy Services Division, Ministry of Health and Medical Services, PO Box 349, Honiara, Solomon Islands. Phone (Director): +677 30890 or mobile +677 94611. Fax: +677 30891. National Regulatory Affairs Office: +677 25434 (country code 677). Email (Director, as of the source document): govpharmacy@solomon.com.sb. CAVEAT: the only official primary-source document verified with these contact details is an official Pharmacy Services Division letter to the INCB dated 29 Nov 2004 (published on incb.org); the Ministry's live website (health.gov.sb/mhms.gov.sb) could not be reached in this session to confirm these details are still current, and the named Director may have changed since 2004. Travellers should treat the phone/fax numbers and named contact as needing reconfirmation before relying on them, though the postal address and division name are likely still valid.
Sources
The source behind everything above, so you can check it yourself rather than take our word for it. Always confirm the current rule with the source before you travel.
Your trip pack
A doctor's letter for Solomon Islands, filled in with your medications and your stops, ready to sign.
The rules above are free and stay free. The pack is the paperwork that goes with them: a checklist for each stop in travel order, a printable PDF, and the letter to take to your GP.
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This page organises publicly available government information and links. It is not legal or medical advice. Rules change and enforcement varies, so always confirm with the official sources above or the Solomon Islands embassy or consulate before travelling.