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Canadian here - our healthcare covers everything EXCEPT this apparently

CanadaChris Fri, Apr 24, 2026 at 12:04 PM 27 replies 1,017 viewsPage 1 of 6
CanadaChris
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Apr 24, 2026 at 12:04 PM#1

One order arrived in nine days, one was held at the border for a fortnight, and one came back with a seizure notice. Same route, same declaration wording.

So the question, as narrowly as I can put it: which of the variables in a cross-border order actually determine the outcome, and which are superstition.

I have searched first, so if this is covered somewhere point me at it and I will read it.

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Apr 24, 2026 at 12:22 PM#2
CanadaChris said:
One order arrived in nine days, one was held at the border for a fortnight, and one came back with a seizure notice.

My experience ordering cross-border ordering internationally: I've ordered from a Canadian pharmacy. Customs can be hit or miss.

Shipping time: 10-21 days
Customs clearance: held for 3 days then released
Quality: Janoshik tested at 99.4% purity

International ordering adds complexity but can save 60-80% compared to US prices. Research your country's import laws first.

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Apr 24, 2026 at 12:40 PM#3
Dr.ObesityMed said:
My experience ordering cross-border ordering internationally: I've ordered from a Canadian pharmacy.

International shipping tracking for cross-border ordering orders: my experience with customs in the US when ordering from overseas:

Package cleared customs in 2 days, no issues.

Tips: always include a copy of your prescription, declare medication properly on customs forms, keep quantities reasonable (personal use = 3 month supply max), and use a vendor who has experience shipping to your country.

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Apr 24, 2026 at 12:58 PM#4
CanadaChris said:
One order arrived in nine days, one was held at the border for a fortnight, and one came back with a seizure notice.

Second this. Nothing to add that would improve it.

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Apr 24, 2026 at 2:36 PM#5

Adding the clinical framing, because it changes how the question reads. The honest answer is that the effect is real, the magnitude is contested, and the individual variation is larger than either. Those three things can all be true at once, and most arguments here are two people holding different parts of that.

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