If you plan to bring prescription medication abroad, we strongly recommend that you begin the process below at least two months before you arrive in Scandinavia.

Step 1: Coordinate with your doctor.

Determine how much medication you will need for the semester, plus a few extra days in case of emergencies – and request that amount.

Step 2: Contact your insurance provider.

Ask about a “vacation override” or similar exception that allows you to fill more than the standard amount at one time. Be ready to provide the following details:

• Program dates
• Destination details
• Information about your medication

Step 3: If you can’t obtain a full supply, contact us.

Contact the DIS Health and Safety team by email as soon as possible. In limited cases, you may be able to consult with a local Danish or Swedish physician to get your prescription.

What else should you consider?

• You cannot fill a U.S. prescription outside the United States
• Not all medications are available in Denmark or Sweden
• Some medications can only be prescribed by specialists, which may require additional steps before arrival and may involve long wait times
• Even if a medication exists locally, it may not be accessible due to prescriber restrictions or waitlists that extend beyond your stay abroad
• If available, specialized treatments (e.g., infusions) require early planning and will require extra steps to be taken well in advance, prior to your arrival in Denmark or Sweden