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@Sharon M: Hey Sharon, you’re right. Due to the inflation it’s actually worse for MANY people.
Has anyone notice since Minium wage has gone up everything else has gone up also, so you are still right back were you started. Your check might be larger dollar wise, but when you go to spending it buys less. and some people are worse off due to them not receiving a wage increase. it put them into worse shape than before the rise in prices on the cost of living.
@Darren: Hi Darren!
Thanks for the positive feedback on the article and for bringing up such a valid point.
You are absolutely correct that Metamizole is strictly banned in the U.S. due to safety risks, and because standard alternatives like ibuprofen are widely available, it typically does not qualify for the FDA’s “personal use exemption”.
To answer your question: for a small personal supply of 10 tablets, the standard procedure is simply the confiscation and destruction of the drug by CBP. Since Metamizole is an unapproved substance rather than a controlled narcotic, you would typically not face fines or legal consequences for a small quantity (provided you are honest). There is no specific form for surrendering it. The best approach is to verbally declare to the officer that you have medications. If they inspect and find the Metamizole, they will take it, but declaring it beforehand protects you from penalties for hiding items.