EU Travel regulations for Meds.

[h0b0]

Hi All,

Hope everyone well or as well as can be expected. Terry is doing great so far, in fact he's planning a weekend golfing trip to Portugal next month.

Just wondering if anyone can confirm the regulations for his anti-rejection meds. Does he need a letter from his doctor & can he take the meds in his hand luggage?

Would hate to get things wrong & he can't go as he's really looking forward to it.

Xx

[Brummi]

Hi, I have within the last six months retired from working at an airport. If you are taking any meds as long as you have a doctor's note they will be ok. Carry them in your hand luggage , just in case your luggage goes missing. If you are carrying oxygen you must clear this with the airline. Enjoy your holiday.

[h0b0 in reply to Brummi]

Thanks Brummi. Does it have to be a doctors note or will a prescription suffice ? Unfortunately I am not going but will look forward to a rest from nursing. Haha.

[Brummi in reply to h0b0]

Hi, a doctor's note is preferable but also keep the little stickers on the boxes as they indicate prescription issued meds. As said keep them in your hand luggage, a lot of people put them in their main luggage and have delayed flights because all of a sudden they realise they need them.

[h0b0 in reply to Brummi]

Cheers xx

[Brummi in reply to h0b0]

You are welcome.

[carllovatt]

i can only repeat brummi good advice. a recent prescription counterfoil, all pills in original blister packs and boxes with matching address labels , and all in hand luggage

to prove they are specifically all for you.

and take some extra [7days] just in case

enjoy the peace h0b0

[h0b0 in reply to carllovatt]

Many Thanks

[GrittyReads]

Also - a bit obvious, I know - but do make sure that all Travel Insurance is fully up-to-date and covers all - and any - recent changes, developments, medical checks and procedures, plus any medication changes.

Hope he has a good time.

[h0b0 in reply to GrittyReads]

Thanks. Struggling at the moment to get insurance cover. The company we used in 2015 when he was diagnosed with cirrhosis say they can't cover him now.

[AyrshireK in reply to h0b0]

Is hubby over 50? because a lot of folks seem to be recommending Staysure and their adverts certainly make out they cover all pre-existing medical conditions etc.

Absolutely amazed and delighted he is feeling fit enough to go a foreign golfing holiday. It's brilliant. So glad for you both that he's recovering well.

Katie xx

[h0b0 in reply to AyrshireK]

Thanks Katie. It's a little surreal really isn't it.? This time last year he was so ill & everything was doom & gloom. He is very well indeed at the moment but we take nothing for granted & still take it 1 day at a time.

I will check the Staysure website & see what I can find.

All the best to you & yours.xx

[ladyfrances1]

Hi h0b0, so glad to hear your hubby is doing so well. Hope he has a wonderful holiday, and you some wonderful alone time. Take care both of you. xx

[h0b0 in reply to ladyfrances1]

Thank you soooo much

[Dorset123]

Hi,

2 months out from TP & look forward to swinging a golf club again. Very jel. Seems a a long way off at present! When did Terry have his op?

Kings recommend taking a double set of meds, 1 in hand luggage & 1 in hold.

Your mail has cheered me up with the prospect of golf in the sun in the future. I think my wife would rather like a few days break too!

Thanks

[h0b0 in reply to Dorset123]

Terry had his op 17th July 2016. Doing really well & so will you.