Personal Import of medicines from Germany with a prescription from a German doctor

I need to import some medicine from Germany that is very difficult or not possible to obtain in the UK. I have used the medication for many years when I lived in the EU. I had the medicine sent from Germany by DHL but the shipment was returned by UK Customs. I am ok to pay duty or whatever is required on the shipment but need to know how to get it through customs. Please advise. Thanks

Hi Ken,
You need to refer to trade tariff to check if the medication you are imported is restricted or has import controls. You may also need to contact DHL to find out why it was returned by UK customs.
Trade Tariff: look up commodity codes, duty and VAT rates.
Anything posted or couriered to you from another country goes through customs to check it is not banned or restricted and you pay the right tax and ‘duty’ on it.
Tax and customs for goods sent from abroad
Thank you.

Hi thank you, how do I check if there are restrictions? I cannot find it in the link - it just deals with tax and duty. I am happy to pay whatever tax or duty is due but need to know how t get it into the country. The medicine is not expensive but just very important to get.

Hi ,
 

The restrictions and documents required are usually listed under “Import controls” section. You may also contact Medicines & Healthcare products Regulatory Agency to see if they can offer advice. See :  Medicines & Healthcare products Regulatory Agency . Thank you .