Taking Precriptions through Airport Security - Timeshare Users Group Online Community Forums

cheter · April 18, 2007, 09:16 AM

I will be on vacation for about 10 days. Can I take 10 days worth of precriptions in one container, or do they all have to be in their "own" container? Thanks!

Sandy · April 18, 2007, 09:33 AM

Assuming that these are pills, I have not had anyone ever ask me about the presecriptions, which I put into one bottle.

They haven't even looked at the bottle.

Liquids are another story, and someone else probably knows more.

Dave M · April 18, 2007, 09:37 AM

If you are traveling internationally, you should take them in their original containers, as security personnel in some countries might allege you are carrying illegal or unprescribed drugs. In the U.S., that's not as much of an issue, but TSA still recommends that prescription drugs in carryons be in labeled containers.

I carry a variety of prescription pills in an unmarked container on about 100 flights per year and have never had a problem - domestically or internationally. (I don't follow my own advice!) Still, you're better off if you have a clear understanding of the rules, especially for liquid or gel medications in your carryons. See the TSA rules for medications.

Kauai Kid · April 18, 2007, 09:42 AM

I carry all our prescription drugs in their own containers rather than a single container. That way, if there is a medical emergency, people helping us would know what drugs we are taking.

Sterling

mtwingcpa · April 19, 2007, 07:29 PM

I take a prescription pill that comes in blister packs (imported from the UK) rather than loose pills in a bottle. So I always carry a copy of the prescription with me. I was worried about this at first, but no one at security has ever asked to see it.

Ann-Marie · April 19, 2007, 09:38 PM

I have never had anyone look at my prescription bottles, and I usually carry about 10 or more of them. However, I will combine non prescription like vitamins with something else. Also, keep in mind when traveling, ALWAYS bring extra prescription meds with you in case you get stuck wherever you are.

Neesie · April 24, 2007, 02:03 PM

I'm embarrassed to admit that I take 7 pills a day and one injectible shot.

I do NOT carry them in their seperate containers. However, each time I visit my doctor or get lab work done I get a single print-out of the names & dosages of my prescriptions. I have never been asked for this documentation when going through security. (Even when declaring my insulin). I use the Sun-Sat pill containers that are so convenient & compact and also help me keep track if I've actually taken my daily doses.

But when the "gel" regulations came in to place I had to declare my insulin at the security desk. How embarrassing!

I usually tell the first person in security that my portable collapsable cooler contains a gel to chill my medication. They indicate the appropriate person in line (who is going to screen my bag) and I have to tell that person as well. Each time that second person has pulled out my gel bag (inside of the quart zip lock baggie) and pulls it in the air for everyone to see! You may not think that's embarrassing but it peaques other people's curiosity. I was tempted to transport a cheese ball with my meds the last time we flew, not knowing if they consider cheese a gel or not. It seems the security is just interested in pulling out the gel pack and not anything else in the bag.

Judy · April 29, 2007, 10:19 PM

The last time I flew, something in my roll-a-board attracted the attention of the TSA screener. He opened my bag and then said, "Oh, it's only your prescriptions". I was glad they were in their original containers with the pharmacy labels on them. Better safe than sorry, even if it causes a packing challenge.

Neesie · April 30, 2007, 05:19 PM

My prescription bottles are quite large and with seven of them, I'd rather pack for convenience. I love my Sun-Sat pill holder! As long as you have the papers from your doctor it is the same as having the bottle. I no longer get 7 individual papers from my doctor, now they're all printed on one.

April 18, 2007, 09:16 AM	#1
cheter TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 6, 05 Location: St. Cloud, Florida Posts: 535 Resorts: Royal Floridian - Ormond Beach, Florida	Taking Precriptions through Airport Security I will be on vacation for about 10 days. Can I take 10 days worth of precriptions in one container, or do they all have to be in their "own" container? Thanks! __________________ Cheryl

April 18, 2007, 09:33 AM	#2
Sandy TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 6, 05 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 658	Assuming that these are pills, I have not had anyone ever ask me about the presecriptions, which I put into one bottle. They haven't even looked at the bottle. Liquids are another story, and someone else probably knows more. __________________ Sandy

April 19, 2007, 09:38 PM	#6
Ann-Marie TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 6, 05 Location: Oyster Bay, NY Posts: 1,059 Resorts: Summit at Massanutten, Sheraton Desert Oasis	I have never had anyone look at my prescription bottles, and I usually carry about 10 or more of them. However, I will combine non prescription like vitamins with something else. Also, keep in mind when traveling, ALWAYS bring extra prescription meds with you in case you get stuck wherever you are. __________________ Ann-Marie

April 29, 2007, 10:19 PM	#8
Judy TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 10, 05 Location: Melbourne Beach FL; Steamboat Springs CO Posts: 1,804 Resorts: Celebrity Resort World of Orlando; Hatteras High;Worldmark; Buddy Dive (Lions Dive Bonaire)	The last time I flew, something in my roll-a-board attracted the attention of the TSA screener. He opened my bag and then said, "Oh, it's only your prescriptions". I was glad they were in their original containers with the pharmacy labels on them. Better safe than sorry, even if it causes a packing challenge. __________________ See my timeshare photoshows

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April 18, 2007, 09:37 AM	#3
Dave M Moderator TUG Lifetime Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 16, 04 Location: Sun City Hilton Head, SC Posts: 11,351	If you are traveling internationally, you should take them in their original containers, as security personnel in some countries might allege you are carrying illegal or unprescribed drugs. In the U.S., that's not as much of an issue, but TSA still recommends that prescription drugs in carryons be in labeled containers. I carry a variety of prescription pills in an unmarked container on about 100 flights per year and have never had a problem - domestically or internationally. (I don't follow my own advice!) Still, you're better off if you have a clear understanding of the rules, especially for liquid or gel medications in your carryons. See the TSA rules for medications.

April 18, 2007, 09:42 AM	#4
Kauai Kid TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 6, 05 Location: Texas-elevation 950 feet Posts: 2,099 Resorts: Alii Kai II (AKI-2201) 4 wks Princeville, Poipu Point Vacation Resort (EPP-3682) 2 wks Koloa, Maui Schooner (LMB) 2 wks	I carry all our prescription drugs in their own containers rather than a single container. That way, if there is a medical emergency, people helping us would know what drugs we are taking. Sterling

April 19, 2007, 07:29 PM	#5
mtwingcpa TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 3, 06 Location: Gig Harbor, WA Posts: 146	I take a prescription pill that comes in blister packs (imported from the UK) rather than loose pills in a bottle. So I always carry a copy of the prescription with me. I was worried about this at first, but no one at security has ever asked to see it.

April 24, 2007, 02:03 PM	#7
Neesie TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jul 11, 05 Location: Minnesota Posts: 352 Resorts: Discovery Beach in Cocoa Beach, FL	I'm embarrassed to admit that I take 7 pills a day and one injectible shot. I do NOT carry them in their seperate containers. However, each time I visit my doctor or get lab work done I get a single print-out of the names & dosages of my prescriptions. I have never been asked for this documentation when going through security. (Even when declaring my insulin). I use the Sun-Sat pill containers that are so convenient & compact and also help me keep track if I've actually taken my daily doses. But when the "gel" regulations came in to place I had to declare my insulin at the security desk. How embarrassing! I usually tell the first person in security that my portable collapsable cooler contains a gel to chill my medication. They indicate the appropriate person in line (who is going to screen my bag) and I have to tell that person as well. Each time that second person has pulled out my gel bag (inside of the quart zip lock baggie) and pulls it in the air for everyone to see! You may not think that's embarrassing but it peaques other people's curiosity. I was tempted to transport a cheese ball with my meds the last time we flew, not knowing if they consider cheese a gel or not. It seems the security is just interested in pulling out the gel pack and not anything else in the bag.

April 30, 2007, 05:19 PM	#9
Neesie TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jul 11, 05 Location: Minnesota Posts: 352 Resorts: Discovery Beach in Cocoa Beach, FL	My prescription bottles are quite large and with seven of them, I'd rather pack for convenience. I love my Sun-Sat pill holder! As long as you have the papers from your doctor it is the same as having the bottle. I no longer get 7 individual papers from my doctor, now they're all printed on one.