Posting this because the summary going around does not say what the paper says, and the difference matters for how people here are using it.
The variables that decide how a cross-border order goes are declaration wording, the destination country's import rules for prescription medicines, and whether the shipment looks commercial. Personal-import allowances exist in some jurisdictions and not in others, and where they exist they are usually conditional on a prescription and a quantity limit. The failure mode is normally a seizure notice rather than anything worse, and a reshipment policy is the thing worth confirming before ordering rather than after.
Where I think it is weakest: the population was selected and supported in ways a real cohort is not, so I would read the effect size as a ceiling rather than an expectation.
What would genuinely help is knowing which of the variables in a cross-border order actually determine the outcome, and which are superstition. Not looking for reassurance. Looking for the part I have got wrong.
Figures above are from the primary publication rather than the press summary. If a number here disagrees with one you have, post yours and we will work out which of us is reading a secondary source.
LeilaHI said:The variables that decide how a cross-border order goes are declaration wording, the destination country's import rules for prescription medicines,…
International shipping tracking for cross-border ordering orders: my experience with customs in the US when ordering from overseas:
Held at customs for 5 days, then released.
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.
LeilaHI said:The variables that decide how a cross-border order goes are declaration wording, the destination country's import rules for prescription medicines,…
This is where I part company with the consensus forming above. Import rules are jurisdiction-specific and this board keeps giving US-shaped answers to non-US questions. What is a personal-import allowance in one country is a controlled-import offence in another.
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View ResultsFDA_TrackerJim said:Import rules are jurisdiction-specific and this board keeps giving US-shaped answers to non-US questions.
My experience ordering cross-border ordering internationally: I've ordered from an Australian compounder. Customs can be hit or miss.
Shipping time: 5-10 days
Customs clearance: was seized once, reshipped free
Quality: Janoshik tested at 99.6% purity
International ordering adds complexity but can save 60-80% compared to US prices. Research your country's import laws first.
Dr.CardioMD said:International shipping tracking for cross-border ordering orders: my experience with customs in the US when ordering from overseas: Held at customs…
This matches mine closely enough to be worth saying so out loud. Posting only so the count is not one.