Before entering Germany from a country that is not a member of the Schengen Agreement, patients shall have their prescribing physician issue, and carry on their journey, a multilingual certificate specifying the individual and daily doses, the name of the active ingredient and the duration of the journey.

Yes, you can carry medicines to Germany for personal use, but you must adhere to specific customs regulations to avoid legal complications. In general, travelers are permitted to bring a three-month supply of each prescribed medication based on the recommended dosage. For standard, non-narcotic prescription drugs, it is a best practice to keep them in their original packaging and carry a copy of the prescription or a signed letter from your doctor (ideally in English or German) that details the name of the medication, the dosage, and the condition it treats. However, for controlled substances or narcotics (such as certain strong painkillers, ADHD medications, or sleep aids), the rules are much stricter. If you are traveling from a country within the Schengen Area, you must have a standardized "Schengen Certificate" authenticated by your local health authority. For travelers from outside the Schengen Area (like the U.S. or UK), you are required to have a medical certificate that complies with the guidelines of the International Narcotics Control Board. It is also important to note that some over-the-counter medications that are legal in your home country might be treated as prescription-only in Germany, so check the "Zoll" (German Customs) website for the most up-to-date restricted list.