Legal Status of Peptides
DIGEMID regulates peptides as prescription medications. Lima (LIM) customs handle declarations with proper paperwork. Peru's medical tourism sector around Lima is sophisticated and pharmacist-savvy.
Cross-reference this brief with our peptide travel regulations hub for neighbouring jurisdictions.
Airport & Customs Rules
- Carry prescription translated to Spanish
- Declare medications on the customs form
- Original packaging required
- Personal-use 3-month supply maximum
Airport Intelligence
Declaration threshold
Declare if carrying >3-month personal supply or any injectables
Inspection likelihood
ModerateCommonly confiscated
- Peptides without a translated prescription
- Vials missing original packaging or patient name
- Syringes without a medical justification letter
- Compounds the country has not approved domestically
Airport-specific notes
- LIM: Spanish translation expected
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