I asked my doc for a statement about my prescriptions to take abroad. He said most people bring him a form to fill out, but didn't know where said form came from. Any ideas as to what this form might be or where to obtain it?
Posted by
Bloomington, IL, USA
9369 posts
TSA is looking for weapons, not medications and supplements.
Posted by
Chicago
2876 posts
My guess is that the forms Jerri's doc is thinking about have been part of student travel-abroad or study-abroad applications.
Posted by
Pensacola
9110 posts
One idiot's observation: I just got back. In three of four passes though screening, I was randomly selected for a detailed search. Each time the guy/gal got to my medications he/she pushed them aside and went on pillaging.
This mirrors my experience on many, many trips. I carry nothing from a doc, nor nothing in labeled containers -- they're all in those glob-a-day containers. I do keep a list (typed by my ownself) in my wallet so at least I know what the stuff is.
Don't worry about it.
Posted by
Chicago
2876 posts
Ed's right in that the main reason to bring a list of your meds is for your own benefit. If you lose one of your prescription meds in Europe and need a refill from a local doc, you'll be able to show him what you're taking. It's happened to me. No "form" was required, nor does TSA require any form.
Posted by
OP
Elizab
4 posts
Excellent. Seems like the med I take is available OTC there anyway.
Posted by
Miami, Florida
16 posts
You can also go to your pharmacist and have them print out the label for each of your meds. It will have the name, dose, directions, and other relevant details, should you need to 1) prove to TSA what you are carrying, or 2) see a doctor abroad for any reason.