Bringing Medication (2024)

FAQs

Can you pack your meds in a pill case and more questions answered? ›

The answer is yes, with some qualifiers. Here are a few tips that you might find helpful. It is not necessary to present your medication to, or notify an officer about any medication you are traveling with unless it is in liquid form (See next bullet).

Medications in pill or other solid forms must undergo security screening. You can facilitate this screening by clearly labeling medication. Medication can undergo a visual or X-ray screening and may be tested for traces of explosives.

Pharmacists can answer many questions about medicines, recommend nonprescription drugs, and discuss side effects of specific medicines. And some also can provide blood sugar and blood pressure monitoring and offer advice on home monitoring tests.

DON'T ... Combine different medications in one bottle. While consolidating your meds may save space, it also can lead to mistakenly taking the wrong pill or confusion over what's what. Some medications may even react with others negatively when kept in the same container.

Assuming your medications and supplements have been cleared for potential interactions, it's fine to store them together. Any powder or residue from the pills or gel caps is small enough not to make a difference.

TSA does not require medications to be in their original, labeled, prescription containers. However, using the original containers may limit delays or additional questioning. This is especially important if you have pain medications or other controlled substances.

You can take prescription medications on a plane. They can be placed in a clear plastic bag for screening or in your checked-in luggage. But you may have to undergo additional security checks and you should be prepared for these.

You may place medications in 3.4 ounce (100 milliliters) or smaller containers in a one-quart size clear zip-top plastic bag along with your other personal liquid and gel items. If your prescription medications come in larger containers or bottles, you will need to pack them separately in your carry-on bag.

When the total calculated final volume to be administered equals more than an additional 10%, it is necessary to withdraw a volume of the base solution equal to the overfill volume plus the diluent of the drug.

What is an overdue medication? ›

Certain expired medications are at risk of bacterial growth and sub-potent antibiotics can fail to treat infections, leading to more serious illnesses and antibiotic resistance. Once the expiration date has passed there is no guarantee that the medicine will be safe and effective.

Yes, a pharmacist in his or her professional judgment may refuse to fill a prescription.

All passenger items must undergo security screening. It is recommended that medication be clearly labeled to facilitate the screening process. You may bring medically necessary liquids, medications and creams in excess of 3.4 ounces or 100 milliliters in your carry-on bag.

If you're prescribed medication abroad, review U.S. Customs & Border Patrol's list of restricted and prohibited items to certify that medication obtained abroad may be brought back into the country. Declare all medication and associated items at customs. Carry medication obtained abroad in its original container.

These must be in their original packaging and must be correctly labelled. So, if you're not going to need it during your flight or if your flight is delayed, you'll need to put your medication into your checked suitcase.

Medications can be packed in a pill box. However, it is usually best to keep medicines in labeled containers provided by your pharmacist. TSA does not require medications to be in their original, labeled, prescription containers. However, using the original containers may limit delays or additional questioning.

In some jurisdictions in the United States possession of prescription drugs in a pill organiser is a crime, and people have been prosecuted for it.

All passenger items must undergo security screening. It is recommended that medication be clearly labeled to facilitate the screening process. You may bring medically necessary liquids, medications and creams in excess of 3.4 ounces or 100 milliliters in your carry-on bag.