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Discussion Forums => Miscellaneous Questions => Topic started by: anshul on March 07, 2016, 01:54:34 AM

Title: Sending medicines prescribed by Dr vijay ramanan to USA
Post by: anshul on March 07, 2016, 01:54:34 AM

Hi,

My son is undergoing the novel therapy under the supervision of Dr vijay ramanan. Now I will be moving to USA for next one year for work purpose and would like to take my family along. However, I have no idea how I will get his medicines there in USA.
Medicines are

Thalidomide.(.cancer medicine)
Wheat grass powder
Loprin
Hydroxurea
Folic acid


Is there any restriction on carrying medicines to usA ? Can I get it couriered easily to USA ?

Please guide if anybody has knowledge about it.
BTW.. I live in. Delhi,India.

Thanks

Title: Re: Sending medicines prescribed by Dr vijay ramanan to USA
Post by: Dharmesh on March 07, 2016, 05:54:32 AM

Hi Anshul,
For Wheatgrass as it is a food supplements it will not be a problem to get it in USA.
For rest medicines contact Cooley's anemia

Cooley's Anemia Foundation
330 Seventh Avenue, #900
New York, NY 10001
(800)522-7222
Fax: 212-279-5999

Patient Services Manager
Eileen Scott
eileen.s@cooleysanemia.org

Moreover,
Andy or Sharmin can throw more lights on the topic