Although Alprazolam (Xanax) is on their list of "approved" medicines , it is also a "Class A " Controlled substance and as such would require the revelevent documentation.
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Controlled Drugs Class A - Psychotropics
• These are drugs for which a prescription must be held. The more verifying paperwork from the authorising doctor which can accompany any drug in this category, the better. In UAE, they can only be dispensed upon production of a registered (health authority-approved) prescription.
• They include some common sleeping tablets, painkillers, anti-depressants and hormone replacement therapy
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If you have
any worries about what you can/cannot take with you then it is probably best to contact the UAE embassy in London and ask their opinion.