In much travel the last 18 years I have never had any security in any country look at or question my daily medicine container.
I always put my meds in a pill holder. I do put all the meds in a clear gallon bag and ask if they want it out. I also print out my meds from my Mychart. I also take a pic of the prescription bottle with the pill.
This is great information!
TSA Cares has never provided my husband with a person to guide them through. But the agents have treated him better.
Watching from Etna, in far Northern California
The designated tsa approved clear bag that I purchased at a drugstore (stamped with an airplane) I was told not acceptable.
The biggest issue is when people think they can hide some things from the X-ray machine. NO. you can't hide anything from the X-ray machine. A lead box surely can, but it will also guaranteed get you pulled aside for further inspection. So don't try to hide anything from scanning.
I take the labels off my prescription bottles and put them on index cards, which I put in my passport cover. It has all info needed. I don't take bottles I take a pill organizer.
I’m concerned about travel in Japan. They say any extra pills beyond your length of stay will be flushed when you enter the country. But what about the extra 3-7 day supply you need in case of travel interruption?
I got stopped at TSA for a tube of Voltaran for my arthritis. It was ok but it showed up as a metal tube in my carry-on
I always have original packing of medicine and only the exact amount for the trip. Add doctors list of which medicine you use and if you have red list medicine- have that filled in and then NONE do anything to your medicine.
I flew for the first time with a card in my purse that blocks my credit card info from being swiped . I was pulled aside and they went thru everything in my purse so it must show up differently on their screens. It was a hassle.
had hoped this might have info on implanted medical metals. rods, screws, plates.
In Canada medical stuff is exempt
I have never had a problem with my medications
they never ask just provide info gp and theres no issues
not interested in hearing about an incident that happened to somebody, just explain the rule and save the story.
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