HiAll I'm going on holiday in July to Portugal with my family. I normally just holiday in England so it's a first. I have 2 questions. With my medication do I need to get a letter to show? Does my medication go in my hand luggage?.
Also any ideas where to go for insurance. TIA
What are you on? Any injections? You don;t usually need any letters or anything except maybe for opiods. I put all my medication into one or more 1 litre ziplok bags of the sort for liquids on planes and place them in the trays at security. Never had a problem yet though no doubt there is bound to be a first time!
Thyroid medication- liquid - should not go through the scanners/x ray machines as it can damage it !
The FDA doesn't appear to think so - the levels in such scanners is very low, Must be since people are sitting next to them all day!!!!! But I'll believe you - better safe than sorry.
Well I'm sorry but this was told to me by a pharmacist and GP and the airport security staff were aware of this. I had a letter from my GP saying it had to be hand carried and not through the scanners.
I said I'd believe you ...
Its liquid that’s the issue believe !
Seems fair enough!!! But why I said - something to discuss with the medical team.
I'm on thyroid tablets so not liquid x
I take it in a clear bag with a copy of my prescription put it in my hand language always as I worry my luggage could get lost on route so if it’s in my hand luggage it’s unlikely to be lost. Never had any issues. However I always put up to a week spare tablets in my case too incase of emergencies for instance plane delays or if I lost my medication somehow.
I do exactly the same as this too and never had any problems.
when I went aboard last year I put my medication in my suit case as long as you have your medication in the original packaging this is fine you shouldn’t need a letter from your doctor.
Hope you enjoy your holiday xx
Ahh perfect xx thank you x
Not perfect if your suitcase goes in the hold and doesn't turn up at your destination. It's happened to so many people I know.
Check with your airline or airport website for advice. But everytime I have flown I have been told
1. Meds go in hand luggage. Always. What If you are delayed and have no meds available ? If you contact the airline many carriers give you extra hand luggage if you need it. I do as I take 18 meds.
2. Take prescription, Drs letter which includes the phrase "fit to fly." You don't want to get to the aeroplane and they won't let you on. It's up to them whether you fly or not. So a letter will be worth it.
3. All meds should be in original packaging.
4. It all depends on where you are going so get clued up with some research. My ex-partner thought it wouldn't be a problem to take a 250ml bottle of oromorph into Dubai. I pointed out that I didn't want a prison sentence. Hence the EX part.
Happy travels.
I have a letter that covers my methotrexate injections and sunscreen , my tablets are in blister packs made up by chemist in my hand luggage , never been a problem. Enjoy your holiday when it comes x
Thank you x
Yeah I take a letter to cover my prescribed medications just in case. And I definitely pack them in my hand luggage, never in the suitcase that goes in the hold, coz I’ve had hold luggage go missing for days at a time! Enjoy your holiday!
Thank you xx
I went to Portugal some years ago in July. It was pre-Brexit and I don't remember having a problem with medication. I think the rules were that it had to be in the box it was prescribed in. I don't know if that has changed.
I loved Portugal - we were in the Algarve for a week - but I remember the heat was punishing. Both the places we stayed had pools where I spent a ridiculous amount of time to avoid over-heating.
I always use Staysure for insurance and put my meds in a ziploc bag with my prescription.
I keep my meds in hand luggage and carry a week's extra, just in case of delays.
I always carry in hand luggage in case the suitcase is lost.
I also carr6 double the amount of meds and keep 1 lot in my hand luggage and the other in my wife's - again just in case I lose my luggage.
Personally I would request a letter for your medication. It saves any potential agro and protects you. Please be careful in the strong sunshine 🤗
Advice needed: Going back to NHS after going private.
Not sure if I should go?
Go the extra mile! Or not?
Keeping the positive posts going! 
Have to go back to work
