Traveling with meds.

We have traveled numerous times, both domestically and internationally, with injectable prescription meds. Absolutely no issue with security anywhere. Separate your liquid meds and needles for security screening, have a doctor’s note/prescription available in case needed (no one has ever asked us), make sure drugs are labeled.

Never check necessary medications with your suitcase; you’ll be in trouble if your luggage is lost. Always keep them with you.

Have a great trip!

Wow I can only assume your hard working doctor never travels .

Injectable prescription medicines are not confiscated and should NEVER be put in checked luggage . Also bring a written prescription just in case you lose yours for any reason .

I use Victoza and Dupixent. I've only had to carry the Victoza with me. In the USA, TSA doesn't seem concerned about it. My pharmacist printed out and extra copy of the info that is on the box when I get my meds. He put that on a zip-top baggie that my Victoza pen will fit into. I take it, some alcohol wipes and the # of the attachable needles I need ( we do lots of 'local'/non-international trips each year). We did fly to London last December. Be aware that if you are traveling through Heathrow (or other UK airports, I assume) your liquid medications must fit into the same 3-1-1 bag as any other liquids (USA- TSA allows medications to be separate from that bag).

Definitely take enough for a few days in your hand luggage. Otherwise what happens if your bags go missing.
And your blood sugar checking machine.
100% allowed through security. No issue at customs either.

Getting it in your destination country is not practical except in an emergency. You would need a prescription from a doctor in that country. And formulations may or may not be the same in different countries. You do not want to change your insulin type unnecessarily.

TSA guidance:
https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/items/unused-syringes

Unused Syringes

Carry On Bags: Yes (Special Instructions)

Checked Bags: Yes

Unused syringes are allowed when accompanied by injectable medication.
You must declare these items to security officers at the checkpoint for inspection. We recommend, but do not require, that your
medications be labeled to facilitate the security process.

Your device also sounds similar to EpiPens which passengers carry on board.
https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/items/epipens

EpiPens

Carry On Bags: Yes

Checked Bags: Yes

TSA allows larger amounts of medically necessary liquids, gels, and
aerosols in reasonable quantities for your trip, but you must
declare them to TSA officers at the checkpoint for inspection.

Found this report of a personal experience:
https://everydayarthritis.com/air-travel-with-humira-or-enbrel/#screen

When I flew with Humira, my mom and I (randomly) had TSA precheck (to
get it every time, you have to apply). This meant we were pre-approved
to go through an abbreviated screening process. We didn’t have to
remove our shoes or take liquids, laptops, and other things out of our
carry-ons, like would normally be done. This made it incredibly easy
to travel with the medications. My mom had my sister’s medication in
her bag, and I had my medication in my own, and because of TSA
precheck we were able to just leave the medication in the bags and
send them through the scanner. No problems at all. The security
officers didn’t even mention it.

When it comes to going through the standard security, the TSA requests
that you take the medication out and declare it, but this may not be
necessary in most cases. My family has been traveling with medically
necessary aerosols (read: inhalers) for years, and usually, putting
the medication in the tray beside your other belongings is enough. In
the event that the officers need to know more, they will tell you. It
may be visually inspecting the equipment or swabbing the medication
containers for traces of dangerous materials.

My wife uses Victoza and wears an insulin pump. We agree with the above responses that you always want your meds and corresponding paraphenalia with you, not checked. Sometimes she has removed the pump just before security, placed it in her purse, and it has flown through without question. Other times she has pointed out the pump to security personnel and it causes a big stink--individual pat down, etc. For insulin that needs to kept cool during a long flight she uses a special cooling bag. It has gone through security without a problem also. If you'd like the name of that product I can get it for you. Have a great trip!

rick,

I travelled back from Europe on one occasion with a month's supply of injectable med's, and there were no problems at all. The security people seemed to treat this as "routine" and I wasn't even asked about it. I would not suggest putting it in checked luggage.

Not only can you, you should carry it on. Your checked luggage can get lost so important medications should stay with you. The biggest thing is some documentation about what it is, prescription in your name, why and when you need it. This information may be useful for getting through customs/security but it can also be useful if, for any reason, you have to go to a pharmacy to replace lost medications.

I always carry my injection pen and needles in a ziplock bag in my purse when I travel. I don’t even want it in the carry-on bag. Since the mini pen needles are separate from the pen, I have never, ever had a problem at security and I travel weekly. I take Byetta.

I don’t know why your doctor would ever advise you pack the pen & pen needles in a checked bag especially since checked luggage can get lost so easily. What would you do without your medication if the checked bag were lost? Moreover, the pen needle is only attached to the pen when you inject.

FYI, if you are using an injectable pen with mini pen needles you attach, it is not a syringe therefore you don’t have to declare it to anybody.