Work State Laws With Flying With Prescription Drugs In Maricopa
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Bring a repeat prescription or a signed letter regarding your medical condition/medicines or medical equipment from your GP or medical practitioner. Medicines over 100ml or 100g, supported by a doctor's note or prescription are allowed through security.
Medication is usually screened by X-ray; however, if a passenger does not want a medication X-rayed, he or she may ask for a visual inspection instead. This request must be made before any items are sent through the X-ray tunnel.
If you don't have the original container, bring a copy of your prescription or a letter from your doctor explaining your condition and why you need this medication.
Medications in pill or other solid forms must undergo security screening. You can facilitate this screening by clearly labeling medication. Medication can undergo a visual or X-ray screening and may be tested for traces of explosives.
Medications can be packed in a pill box. However, it is usually best to keep medicines in labeled containers provided by your pharmacist. TSA does not require medications to be in their original, labeled, prescription containers. However, using the original containers may limit delays or additional questioning.
All passenger items must undergo security screening. It is recommended that medication be clearly labeled to facilitate the screening process. You may bring medically necessary liquids, medications and creams in excess of 3.4 ounces or 100 milliliters in your carry-on bag.
At the Airport Security Checkpoint You can tell the screening officer about your prescription drugs or present a written list. You may wish to bring doctor's notes, original prescription bottles or containers, and other documentation to make the screening process go more quickly.
Travelling with Medicines or Medical Equipment? Bring a repeat prescription or a signed letter regarding your medical condition/medicines or medical equipment from your GP or medical practitioner. Medicines over 100ml or 100g, supported by a doctor's note or prescription are allowed through security.
All passenger items must undergo security screening. It is recommended that medication be clearly labeled to facilitate the screening process. You may bring medically necessary liquids, medications and creams in excess of 3.4 ounces or 100 milliliters in your carry-on bag.
