Can I get a prescription mailed to me in China?

I'm taking the birth control pill Yasmin and plan to bring a fair amount with me to China. However, I don't know how long I'll be there and it doesn't seem to be available there, so I think I'd have to have someone mail more to me if I need it.
Will prescriptions get through customs? Is there any way I can order my pill in China, e.g. through a hospital?
Thanks!

You face a risk that some packages will be confiscated by China customs, some may go through.

Yasmin is being tested in China right now, waiting for approval. The plan is to introduce it by the end of the year on a prescription basis, and eventually over the counter later.

You can buy Yasmin already in Hong Kong in any Watsons or Mannings store for about HK$130 (~US$17.00) over the counter, they are right next to the condoms. Smaller pharmacies may sell it cheaper, buying more packs in one go also gives some bargaining power.

The above answer is correct, you can buy them in HK

My mom shipped my prescriptions through regular USPS overseas mail. I've never had a problem.

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