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Parcel held in the Distribution Centre

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Parcel held in the Distribution Centre

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I have a big problem with the shipment containing medicines for my daughter and it was kept in the Distribution Centre.
If she doesn't take them, it will be a threat to her health. What can I do ?

Sent like a Priority registered letter 12/12/23 from Poland and still I don't have it :(
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Re: Parcel held in the Distribution Centre

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What's the tracking number?
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Re: Parcel held in the Distribution Centre

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RR595007685PL
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Re: Parcel held in the Distribution Centre

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Tried that tracking number on the parcelapp site and it came up with:
29 Dec 2023 08:02
Item at UK customs. Your item has been presented to Customs on 29-12-2023 for assessment. More information will be available once the assessment is complete LANGLEY HWDC, United Kingdom
Royal Mail
29 Dec 2023 08:02
Item Received LANGLEY HWDC, United Kingdom
Royal Mail
29 Dec 2023 07:02
Held by customs (incoming mail) LANGLEY HWDC
Poland Post
29 Dec 2023 06:02
Arrived in destination country LANGLEY HWDC
Poland Post
19 Dec 2023 10:39
Departed country of origin WARSZAWA WER
Universal Postal Union
19 Dec 2023 09:39
Sending shipment from Poland WER Warszawa, ul. Łączyny, 8
Poland Post
19 Dec 2023 09:39
Item Leaving overseas Poland
Royal Mail
12 Dec 2023 13:04
Posting/Collection PL33370
Universal Postal Union
12 Dec 2023 12:04
Item received at Poland
Royal Mail
12 Dec 2023 12:02
Acceptance FUP Krynica-Zdrój, ul. Rynek, 24
Poland Post
That shows that UK customs are holding it for extra checks. My guess is that they're checking that whatever the medicine is, that it's legal for it to enter the UK. Unfortunately there's no way to know how long it'll take customs to make their extra checks.
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Re: Parcel held in the Distribution Centre

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Thank you so much for your help. Of course, the medicines are legal. Is there any approximate time for such a check?
'Cause I'm going to have to turn to the NHS for help :(
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Re: Parcel held in the Distribution Centre

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Yallyy wrote:
01 Jan 2024, 12:49
'Cause I'm going to have to turn to the NHS for help :(
If there’s any doubt I would start that process now just in case.
Beanyjazz wrote:
23 Nov 2023, 08:35
'Look at me Mummy, I made £25, and it only cost me 1 knee'. Get a life.
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Re: Parcel held in the Distribution Centre

Post by Yallyy »

Thank you.
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Re: Parcel held in the Distribution Centre

Post by Snaggletooth »

When I worked in the Post Office, and customers brought in a package of pharmaceuticals to send to another country, my advice was always not to bother. Customs frequently delay and / of seize them. You should always attempt to get a prescription in the country you live in, if you will be there a while.
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Re: Parcel held in the Distribution Centre

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Thank you but unfortunately, it's not always that simple :(
I have a prescription for these medications and they are still on hold :(
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Re: Parcel held in the Distribution Centre

Post by Yallyy »

The letter has arrived. :)
Thank you for your support :)
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Re: Parcel held in the Distribution Centre

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goods news. Thanks for the update.
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