Passport? Check. Luggage? Check. Boarding pass? Check. Prescriptions…?
Planning a trip involves handling many details like booking tickets and planning itineraries. In the midst of all these tasks, the important job of managing prescription medications can easily be overlooked.
Check out these medication management tips to ensure you always travel smoothly.
Up In The Air
When packing for your trip, keep necessary medications easily accessible in a carry-on bag.
- Ask your pharmacy for travel-size medicine vials.
- Ensure medications are in original containers with your name clearly marked on the outside.
- Bring prescription documentation from your doctor.
According to the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Travel Tips Page:
- “Medication in liquid form is allowed in carry-on bags in excess of 3.4 ounces in reasonable quantities for the flight.
- It is not necessary to place medically required liquids in a zip-top bag. However, you must tell the officer that you have medically necessary liquids at the start of the screening checkpoint process.
- You can bring your medication in pill or solid form in unlimited amounts as long as it is screened.”
Plan Ahead
It is crucial that you do not run out of medication doses while you are on vacation. Check to see if your current prescription will last you through your trip, or if you need a refill before you depart. If you are not eligible for a refill yet, call CVS/caremark Customer Care to see if your plan allows a vacation override.
Stay on Schedule
With so many distractions while traveling, it is easy to forget to take your medicine. Missing a dose can lead to serious complications.
- Download the CVS mobile pharmacy app, which tracks your remaining pill quantity and allows you to set recurring reminders.
- Consider any time zone changes to ensure your schedule remains consistent.
- Always consult your health care provider with any specific medication questions or concerns before travel.
