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When flying do I need my prescription labels for my meds ? can meds be out of their original contaners ? |
Travel Info I am diabetic and also take other meds - when I fly ( domestic) do the pills and insulin have to be in their original from the pharmacy labeled containers ? Can I fill a med organizer and leave the bottles at home ? What about the insulin pen cartridges ? I'm only going to be gone for a week and need to bring 1 and a spare of them (2) - not the box full (5) the label for these is on the big box. Do they all have to be in a clear quart bag - I have no experience with flying , so please pardon me if my questions seem dumb . Travel Tips ALWAYS CARRY YOUR MEDS WITH YOU!!! Do not put your meds in your checked bags. You never know when you or your bags may be delayed. It is best to carry your meds in their origional packaging with pharmacy label. This not only assists with security issues, but is also critical if you are in an emergency situation and medical staff need to know what you are taking and the dosage. Your meds do not have to be in a 1qt bag, however, it is best if they are all kept together in one bag. If you take lots of meds, and they don't fit in your carry on, you can take a seperate bag with your medical equipment or medications and not face an excessive bag penelty (according to the ADA, they must make 'reasonable accomodiations' and diabetes is considered a disablility). FYI- you will find sharps containers in the restroom of the airport to safely dispose of your used needles. Source(s): Frequent traveler and person with a disablility. Other Travel Tips depends on where you are, but if you are traveling by air, then i suggest to at least have all your medicines in your check-in luggage, if you must carry them with you all the time, though, it is recommended that you keep them in their original packaging so they won't look suspicious (people at airport security aren't exactly trained on what the millions of medicines in the world look like) and bring a medical certificate or prescription as much as possible. With the flight restrictions Homeland Security has set up it would always be a good idea to make sure that all meds are clearly labeled. It sometimes takes and hour or more to get through security before boarding as it is. Any suspect liquids or pills would delay the process even more. Personal experience Your medications Absolutely need to be labeled and in their original bottle. Then they need to be inside of the clear plastic baggie. You cannot make a pill-pack, it's just not allowed. This goes for carry-on as well as stow-away luggage. I would recommend checking out the website for the airline that you will be flying with. They should have all their regulations posted. http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/s... |
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