In short
Overview
Moving to Dubai while on testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) needs two things: a clear medical handover and a legal way to bring or obtain testosterone. Dr. Felix Lucian Happich reviews the records before continuing care.
Direct Answer
Moving to Dubai with TRT works best with the original diagnostic tests, the current prescription and recent monitoring results, plus a UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOHAP) permit if testosterone is carried in. Testosterone is a controlled medicine in the UAE. The MOHAP permit is free and needs a prescription from the last 3 months, a stamped medical report from the last 12 months and no more than 3 months of supply. A new prescriber in Dubai reviews the diagnosis before continuing treatment.
Who This Applies To
This article is for men who started TRT abroad and want to continue in Dubai, and for men changing doctors within the UAE. How low testosterone is diagnosed, and why the tests before treatment matter, is explained on the TRT consultation page.
Option Comparison / Decision Criteria
morning testosterone results before treatment, LH and FSH, and the clinical assessment.
product, dose, schedule and date of the last dose.
testosterone levels, haematocrit and PSA with dates, and any dose changes.
prescription and medical report for the MOHAP permit.
Why an In-Person Physician Review Matters
A transfer review decides whether the records confirm the diagnosis and whether the current preparation and dose fit.
A diagnosis based on a single reading, or missing tests from before treatment, can lead to a planned re-evaluation. Testosterone is prescribed in the UAE only by a licensed doctor and dispensed by a licensed pharmacy, so a local prescription replaces repeated import permits.
Frequently Asked Questions
Testosterone can be brought into the UAE with a free MOHAP permit issued before travel, a prescription from the last 3 months, a stamped medical report from the last 12 months and no more than 3 months of supply.
A prescription is not continued automatically. The new doctor reviews the diagnosis, the treatment and the monitoring before prescribing.
Not all tests are repeated. Dated reports allow the doctor to decide which information is still current, and haematocrit and testosterone are usually checked at the first review.
Testosterone is legal in Dubai with a prescription from a licensed doctor, dispensed by a licensed pharmacy. Buying it without a prescription, for example in gyms, is illegal.
Evidence
Where this information comes from
Every figure on this page is taken from the sources below. All of them are free to read, so you can check them yourself.
- How to bring prescription or controlled medicines into the UAE legally
- UAE cracks down on gyms promoting, selling steroids
- Testosterone Therapy in Men With Hypogonadism: An Endocrine Society Clinical Practice Guideline
This page is general medical information and does not replace a personal consultation. Trial results are averages across large groups, not a prediction for any one person.