Because pharmacy laws and regulations in Mexico are not as strict as in the United States, people may wonder if they can buy Vicodin in Mexico. It is illegal to buy Vicodin in Mexico without a valid prescription from a registered Mexican prescriber. It is also illegal to ship Vicodin from Mexico into the United States, such as through mail-order or Internet means.

Can I Buy Vicodin in Mexico?

Vicodin^® (hydrocodone/APAP) is a prescription pain medication. It is a narcotic and is a Class III controlled substance in the United States. As a result, it is subject to regulation by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). Because it is a highly desired drug of abuse, people in the United States wonder if they can buy Vicodin in Mexico, especially because pharmacy laws and regulations in Mexico are not as strict as in the United States.

 

Is It Legal to Buy Vicodin in Mexico?

It is perfectly legal to buy Vicodin in Mexico, as long as you have a valid prescription from an appropriately licensed and registered prescriber in Mexico. Although prescriptions are not required for many medications in Mexico, controlled substances such as Vicodin require a valid prescription.

 

A legitimate, reputable prescriber in Mexico will not prescribe Vicodin for recreational purposes. He or she will want to see documentation that you are under the care of a legitimate United States medical provider and that you have a legitimate medical need for the drug. Also, a legitimate and reputable prescriber will be hesitant to prescribe large quantities of any narcotic, including Vicodin, especially to a foreigner.

 

Similarly, a legitimate Mexican pharmacy will not let you buy Vicodin without a prescription from a legitimate Mexican prescriber.

 

Can I Bring the Vicodin Back to the United States?

This is a more difficult and sensitive issue. Technically, it is not lawful for individuals to import medications, even for personal use, into the United States. This includes buying medications in Mexico and bringing them back to the United States. However, in many situations, "personal use" importation is overlooked, although it is still illegal. U.S. Customs is not likely to overlook importation of controlled substances such as Vicodin. You are less likely to have problems if you have a legitimate prescription from a legitimate United States healthcare provider, a copy of the prescription from the Mexican healthcare provider, and documentation of a legitimate medical need for Vicodin. Also, you likely will be allowed to import only small quantities of Vicodin, if any. This action is technically illegal, and you do not have a "right" to bring Vicodin into the United States with you.

 

What About Mail-Order or Internet Vicodin From Mexico?

This issue is quite clear. It is illegal to ship medications from Mexico to the United States. Most Mexican "pharmacies" that are willing to fill mail-order or Internet orders for Vicodin are not legitimate. This is because a valid prescription from a legitimate medical provider in Mexico is necessary and it is illegal to ship medications to the United States. Buying Vicodin from a Mexican mail-order or Internet pharmacy is no more safe or legitimate than doing so from a mail-order or Internet pharmacy anywhere else in the world (including the United States).

 

Final Thoughts About Buying Vicodin in Mexico

It would be irresponsible to offer advice about buying Vicodin in Mexico without mentioning Vicodin abuse and addiction. If you are searching the Internet for ways to buy Vicodin from Mexico, this may be a sign that you have a problem with Vicodin addiction. Your healthcare provider is a great place to start when searching for help for Vicodin abuse or addiction. He or she will be able to help you deal with such problems (hopefully in a nonjudgmental way) or may suggest other resources for you.