medication on holiday flight

[Kniterbug]

I am due to fly in about 4 weeks. I have an injection of Nucala due when I am away. Wondering if this would be a problem at the airport scanning ?? Any help would be appreciated thanks

[Lysistrata Administrator Community Ambassador]

I'd ask your team for a letter now saying that you're under their care, they prescribed the medication and you need to be able to take it with you in the cabin (and any other requirements eg if it should stay in a cool bag). Obviously make sure you let them know when you're travelling - I would think 4 weeks is enough notice.

I haven't travelled on planes with biologics, but I have travelled multiple times with an injection kit for adrenal insufficiency. I had a letter from the specialist nurse saying what it was and why I needed to be able to take it on board. I'd tell them at screening I had needles in my bag for medical reasons and they never actually asked to see the letter - but it was there if I did need to.

[Kniterbug in reply to Lysistrata]

Thank you Got it sorted with airline now just to get letter from doctors

[Patk1]

Ring the airlines special assistance,who will give u all the info u need

[Kniterbug in reply to Patk1]

Great thanks. I’ll get on it now.

[Patk1 in reply to Kniterbug]

If u need any added hand luggage for meds or equipment,they'll sort that too

[Kniterbug in reply to Patk1]

Sorted. Just need to get a copy of prescription from doctor. Thanks for your help

[Patk1 in reply to Kniterbug]

Yr welcome.x

[GarryS]

I've just flown with a Mounjaro injection pen in my hand luggage. No problems. I carry my prescription receipts with me for all my medications. My sharps box I carry in my hold luggage.

[Kniterbug in reply to GarryS]

Thanks Garry. Good to know

[Kniterbug in reply to Kniterbug]

Thanks everyone for your help and advice.