Kathy

I have a prescription drug that I have to take with me on an overseas flight from US to Europe. The syringes are pre-filled with medicine. I've never had a problem before 9/11, but has anyone flown with syringes for a medical need and had any problems?

Betsy

Kathy, I'd phone your airline and make sure it's OK. They may require your MD to write a letter to take with you. Don't take chances.

Rex

Pre-filled, in syringes makes me wonder if it also requires temperature control.<BR><BR>Several questions come to mind:<BR><BR>Is it something outrageously expensive if you had to replace it (Neupogen, for example) - - if so, worth your while to find out if you have a plan - - or the means to replace it if you absolutely had to.<BR><BR>Seems like it would be a good idea to have the pharmacist or physician fill it in syringes withOUT needles. Pack those separately in checked baggage, or (half?) in the bags of someone traveling with you?<BR><BR>Same with the medication itself - - pack half your needs in checked baggage?<BR><BR>And maybe translate the authorization (doctor's letter; prescription, whatever) in to the language of whatever destinations you're traveling to?<BR><BR>Best wishes,<BR><BR>Rex (Bickers, M.D.)<BR>Westerville, Ohio<BR><BR>

Kathy

Hi Dr. Rex,<BR><BR>The drug is Lovenox, and as far as I know, it only comes in pre-filled syringes. No temp. control is necessary. Yes, it is outrageously expensive to replace it ($1500. for a month's supply, though fortunately with my insurance, I only pay $9.00!)<BR><BR>I don't usually carry anything in check-through luggage, but I think I will contact my airline to make certain I won't cause trouble.<BR>

jennifer

I had to travel post 9/11 with pre-filled syringes of heparin. I called the airline (delta) pryor to travel and was told to bring a doctors note. The airline allowed me to carry one syringe on board and had to pack the rest. At the airport I was not asked anything about the syringe in my carry on, but was stopped for my nail clippers in carry on.

Ann

The signs at the airport all say no syringes allowed on board, except for those prescribed by a doctor. I'm sure a letter will work fine.

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