Can lisdexamfetamine (Elvanse) be legally prescribed in another EU country and shipped to Cyprus?
Hi everyone,
I live in Cyprus and I’m trying to understand the rules around Elvanse (lisdexamfetamine dimesylate).
As far as I know, it is not currently available to the public in Cyprus, but I’m not sure whether that means it is fully illegal or simply not marketed/prescribed locally.
My question is this: if I were assessed by a psychiatrist in another EU country where Elvanse is available, such as Spain or Germany, would it be legally possible for that doctor or pharmacy to prescribe and ship it to Cyprus?
I’m also wondering whether any EU mutual recognition or cross-border prescription rules would apply in a case like this, especially since lisdexamfetamine is a controlled medication.
Has anyone here dealt with this situation before, either in Cyprus or with another EU country? I’m mainly looking to understand the legal and practical side of it before speaking to a doctor.
Thank you.