NEW Travel Tips for Bringing Medicine Through Airport Security (2024)

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Hello! Pharmacist here. When Laurie discusses prescription meds, I think she means the pharmacy-provided prescription label, not the actual prescription. The prescription remains on file at the pharmacy. Your medication just needs the official label affixed to the med by the pharmacy. Happy travels 🙂

"Do not be in a hurry. You will never see those passengers behind you again." Wise words! I'm glad you addressed contact lens solution. Thanks, Laurie!

When I went to Europe in Oct., I got my pharmacist to give me labels of my prescriptions and I put them on individual ziplocks.

The last time I got onto a jet, I had my Novolog pens in a small cooler with a ice pack and a box of pen tips, plus my prescription pain pills. Was flying from Jacksonville FL to Pittsburgh. In Pittsburgh TSA security stopped me. I told them I needed this to stay alive. 2 shots per day. Nope the guard was going to throw it away, but his supervisor told him one thing. I guess you did not read the manitory memo. So because of that, your Fired. Then he said sir, some of the guards don't like reading memos, and he found out the hard way. Have a nice flight. Some TSA agents are just plain stupid. Thousands Standing Around. That's what it stands for. And the funny thing was my lawyer was flying with me. He told me he was ready to sue that agent, but he got Fired. They need a lot more training then take a final test and pass it before working.

I am old, with cancer and on clinical trials, so my original containers would fill an entire carry-on. I always determine what is legal in the nations I visit. I always carry hard copy prescriptions and electronic forms. I use pill grids for the duration in a large ziploc with those prescription forms. They go in my pacsafe personal item backpack. I have never had a problem. Your videos have taken much of my stress from traveling!

As 70 plus travelers we have found your tips invaluable, especially the ones for medication. Thanks

I am in the habit of packing my prescribed meds in one baggie and OTC meds in a second baggie. A third baggie is used for travel size toiletries. Not only is it easier for me when digging for a specific item it came in handy when going through security in Vancouver, Canada. As far as leaving script labels on the meds I do that even while in the States. There has been times where my stay was extended and I needed to get refills. Saves a lot of time if the prescription is right there.

My husband has an insulin pen and it was in his liquids bag on a recent trip to Puerto Rico. TSA didn’t blink on either leg of the trip but they pulled him out of line to swab the coffee we were bringing back 😊

Whew! You covered all the bases in a very clear & understanding way. Good info to know. Thanks for doing all the research for us listeners!

Here in France, we don't get bottles of medicine except for liquids, powders, etc. but the bottles are then placed in boxes to give to the patient. Pills, caplets, and capsules come in blister packs which are delivered in boxes. And we don't get prescription labels. The pharmacist scans each prescription and gives it back to the patient, so the patient is responsible for keeping up with it. I've made a habit of carrying photocopies of my prescriptions when I travel. I take enough of whatever prescriptions I need for the duration of my trip. Over the nearly 21 years I've been traveling back and forth between Paris and the US, I've never had a problem with anything to do with prescription meds, but that could always change at any moment depending on which agent happens to be at his post when I come along. Better to be prepared, as you say. Thanks for all you do!

You can ask your pharmacist to print out a list of all your meds and keep it separate from your meds in case you lose your luggage or it’s stolen you have a list to replace them…

Thank you so much Laurie for the clear explanation. Most of the medications you mentioned like Insulin, Ozempic and glucose monitoring devices are part of my daily routine which I am bringing to Northern Europe in June for our cruise and land tour vacation. Hope everything goes well with my bucket list trip. More power to you and to your channel you are truly helping a lot or your viewers 🙏

Fabulous tips, as always, Laurie. Thank you for sharing your invaluable knowledge with us. I especially appreciate you supplying the contact information for the various agencies. This is very helpful. Take care and God bless on your travels. ❤

Happy Easter Laurie! This video is the best! I have never had any trouble with carrying any of my meds, but this will be my first trip to Europe coming up in a couple weeks. 😊 So having this information will make my trip much easier. Thank you.

Thanks Laurie you are a " Rockstar " in helping people clear up alot of questions that they might have

Thank you for this information! I wear RGPs and my contact solution bottle is 3.5oz (105ml). Great to know I can put it in a separate bag from the quart size liquids bag and just declare it when I go through security. Thank you again for helping all of us keep up to date, especially those of us who don’t fly a lot.

Thanks, Laurie. I formed a Whatsapp small group for my Europe travelers. I'm headed to Europe again... not alone again, but this time with like almost a dozen friends. I just sent them this video. We leave next year. None of them have ever traveled abroad. You are a jewel!!!❤

Thank you so much. You're a genuine PUBLIC SERVICE !

I'm glad that I discovered your channel. I came back from a wonderful long distance trip, not having flown for many years. I had to give up my liquid multivitamin at TSA security because the bottle was too large. I'm binge watching your videos now so that I will be better prepared for the next plane trip. Your advice has been very helpful and is appreciated.