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> If I could buy a drug from an online pharmacy in literally any other country

Is something actually stopping you from doing this? I've never tried Rx drugs but I've imported non-FDA approved sunscreen before and it went fine.

I'm allowed to physically travel there, get an Rx, fill it, and take it back home. Does the online nature introduce a different hurdle?

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https://www.fda.gov/industry/import-basics/personal-importat...

No, you are not allowed to travel there and take it home, but often the border guards look the other way

“ In most circumstances, it is illegal for individuals to import drugs or devices into the U.S. for personal use because these products purchased from other countries often have not been approved by the FDA for use and sale in the U.S.”

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