Going abroard when self medicated.

Hi, we are off to Crete today on a long awaited family holiday. I am self medicated so obviously don't have a prescription for my NDT and t3. I am wondering if it's ok to carry this medication? If anyone has travelled abroard self medicated? They are sorted into a pill container for the 2 weeks but just a little worried about having them confiscated.

ManyThanks

[shaws Administrator]

Lucky you - have a great holiday.

We can take medication for our own use in our hand luggage (in case hold case is lost). I've never had a problem.

[Hidden in reply to shaws]

Thank you. We have been scrimping and saving all year for it. Yes its in the hand luggage. That's a relief. Thank you again.

[greygoose]

Should you be unlucky enough to have it confiscated, you can always buy T3 OTC, in Crete, very cheaply. Enjoy your holiday!

[Marz]

I live in Crete and there are Pharmacies on every corner selling T3 for around a euro. You do not need a prescription - so stock up and enjoy your holiday. Where are you staying ? I live on the Apokoronas .....

[LtAngua52 in reply to Marz]

Hi Marz, I'm going to Maleme near Chania next Tuesday, on my own too! Am planning to buy t3 too when I'm there, should I just show the pharmacist an old packet? I assume that I need to put them in my suitcase rather than hand luggage on my return to the UK? I don't think the UK customs would like it.

[Marz in reply to LtAngua52]

...... sorry for the delay - have been to Chania ! - near to where you will be staying and where there are 64 Pharmacies ! - as well as the same number of shoe shops !! Yes showing them an old packet of T3 will be fine - is it Uni-Pharma ? Pop them in your main luggage on your return. You can also buy your B12 and syringes if you need them - have just re-stocked this morning ..... Enjoy your trip

[LtAngua52 in reply to Marz]

Thanks Marz, I'll stock up as planned. May even buy shoes!

[Hidden in reply to Marz]

Hi sorry for the delay in reply but was travelling. We are in Agios Nikolaos. It's so beautiful. We love Greece you are so lucky to live here. Had no problems at all bringing my meds in. I do get uni pharma anyway ironically.

[Glynisrose]

My sister regularly flies and she has never been asked for a prescription. She is also hypothyroid and worse than me!