Foreign Office update for anyone travelling with medication

NewsUK & World NewsTravelOfficials have released new advice today, Friday, July 1715:17, 17 Jul 2026New guidance has been issued for UK holidaymakers travelling to Portugal. Officials have reminded visitors to check the rules before packing prescription medicines.‌The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has updated its travel advice, warning some medicines commonly prescribed or purchased in the UK are subject to different regulations in Portugal.‌Travellers are being urged to take enough medication to last their entire trip, as UK prescriptions are not recognised in Portugal. Anyone carrying prescription medication should keep it in its original packaging with the pharmacy label clearly visible.‌The FCDO also highlights that Portugal has strict rules on dispensing certain