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Hi all,
Happy 2023 to all to begnin with. I'm posting because I have a problem with getting the postal service here to release some CBD supplements I ordered online. CBD is not illegal in Turkey for personal use, but I was not aware of how strict the regulations are for importing any supplements into Turkey.

Basically, the postal/customs service have the supplements, but they will not release them to me without
A prescription from a doctor with exact name/quantities
Other documents like proof of purchase, CC statement, ID etc.

I can do all the other documents - it's the prescription that's the problem. I'm not a resident here - I'm only staying max 90 days until March. How do I get a doctor here to write a prescription for the CBD supplements so the postal service will release them? Is this even possible for a non Turkish resident just visiting here? I don't anticipate being able to just walk into a doctor's office as a non resident and get an appointment.

I'm staying in Istanbul. I have emailed the Taksim Acibadem Hospital asking for help, but no response yet. Therefore if anyone based in Istanbul can offer advice on this, such as:
Where to go to get an English speaking doctor to write a prescription for me
Any good English speaking doctors in Istanbul (Taksim/Beyoglu area preferred)
Any doctors on this forum who can help
would, be appreciated
Thanks in advance for any advice
-@bus5ojp

You don't have to be a resident to get medical care in Turkey. Find a doctor outside of a hospital, and go to him, pay 400-500 TL for a prescription, and tell him you need a prescription for CBD supplements, and he may write it for you. Then take it to the post office. That is all you need to do for a prescription.

@Randomguy2000

OK, thanks for the advice. But will the post office also charge to release the supplements? I've already paid $25 for the supplements, $25 for shipping, sounds like another $25 for a prescription, Getting tired of mounting costs here. If I'll also be charged some kind of duty or import tax by the post office, I may not bother.