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Guest · 12 Feb 19, 10:40 AM

There�s a lot of contrary information out there now about medicines in Japan. I wanted confirmation if a licence was needed still for a CPAP machine and the situation with medicines on the controlled list.
I emailed yakkan.mhlw.go.jp (Kanto Shinetsu Regional Bureau of Health and Welfare) and said:
I�m visiting for two weeks. Do I need a yakkan shoumei certificate to bring a CPAP machine into Japan?
I take Atenolol. I will have a copy of my prescription to show it�s for me. Do I need anything more - like an letter from my doctor?

They replied:
Please apply for Yakkan Shoumei for CPAP machine only.
As for Atenolol, within 30 day supply is no problem.

Hope this helps someone.

12 Feb 19, 10:40 AM	#6
	12 Feb 19, 10:40 AM Guest Guest
Guest Guest	There�s a lot of contrary information out there now about medicines in Japan. I wanted confirmation if a licence was needed still for a CPAP machine and the situation with medicines on the controlled list. I emailed yakkan.mhlw.go.jp (Kanto Shinetsu Regional Bureau of Health and Welfare) and said: I�m visiting for two weeks. Do I need a yakkan shoumei certificate to bring a CPAP machine into Japan? I take Atenolol. I will have a copy of my prescription to show it�s for me. Do I need anything more - like an letter from my doctor? They replied: Please apply for Yakkan Shoumei for CPAP machine only. As for Atenolol, within 30 day supply is no problem. Hope this helps someone. Edited at 11:48 AM.