Be sure to take enough to last your entire trip, plus some extra in case of a delay or unexpected circumstances. This is because it can be hard to find replacement medicines overseas. You are allowed to take prescription and non-prescription medicine onboard domestic flights.
However, if you are connecting to an international flight or your domestic flight is departing from an international terminal, limits apply. Containers must fit into one transparent and re-sealable plastic bag like a snap-lock sandwich bag. Containers larger than millilitres or grams, even if only partially-filled, will not be allowed through the security screening point.
For example, a gram toothpaste tube that is half-full will not be permitted. At the screening point all liquids, aerosols and gels in your carry-on baggage must be separately presented for screening. Baby products, prescription and non-prescription medicines including special dietary products , and medical items required during a flight are exempt. Tips for Flying with Prescription Drugs For prescribed travel medication, always carry your prescription sheets with your identification and air tickets to keep them handy.
Make sure your prescription sheet states the generic name of the drug to avoid confusion with trade names in foreign countries. If you have medical devices, discuss with your doctor whether it is safe to pass them through an X-ray machine at the checkpoint. Q: Can a foreign traveler get a prescription filled when visiting the U.
Very few pharmacies can fill a foreign prescription, and this is determined on a state-by-state basis. FDA generally considers such drugs unapproved. FDA considers the following when reviewing such an application:.
If the medicine is sent through the mail, Customs might detain it until an FDA inspector can examine it. This could take as long as a month. To speed things along, make sure the outside package is marked and states that it contains a letter to the CBP officer or broker. The best option is to send the package by a courier service and flag it so the U.
Customs broker will alert FDA inspectors about the special circumstances for sending the package. This means that you can pack all your small liquid and gel items in your zip-top bag and use the same bag almost anywhere you travel. If you experience problems during your security screening, ask to talk with a TSA supervisor about your prescription medications.
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