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Post by gremlindog on Mar 11, 2014 10:14:18 GMT 2
Morning All
It may sound like a stupid question but it will be my first time travelling and needing to carry tablets for my prescribed medication
Is it best to keep them in my hand luggage and in the original boxes? I really don't know - its only 4 types and that includes painkillers
Cheers
Jason
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kaz
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Post by kaz on Mar 11, 2014 10:26:38 GMT 2
Hi gremlindog....I pack my medication in my suitcase, and just carry enough in hand luggage for that day & evening with the prescription never had any problems going through security.....don't carry sharp objects or liquids over 100ml
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Post by gremlindog on Mar 11, 2014 10:29:03 GMT 2
Its no liquids - just tablets for diabetes, painkillers, blood pressure and cholesterol - should I keep the hand luggage tablets in the original packaging or just the ones in the suitcase
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Post by jacks on Mar 11, 2014 10:29:39 GMT 2
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Post by davelinda on Mar 11, 2014 11:41:11 GMT 2
Gremlindog,I keep all our medication in my handluggage including stroke medication,heart meds,painkillers, have never had any problems at airports,just make sure you have a copy of your prescriptions.The problem with keeping them in your suitcase is if it goes missing,a lot of medication is either unavailable or very expensive in Corfu.Dave
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Post by artisans on Mar 11, 2014 12:19:00 GMT 2
As long as the medication is not in liquid form and over 100ml, then keep it in your hand luggage in the boxes - what if your flight is diverted and you are separated from your bags?. Bring also a copy of all medication showing both the manufacturers' names, the generic names, strengths and prescribed dosages. Most drugs are available in Corfu over the counter IF you have proof that they have been prescribed by an EU doctor. The rules for codeine are quite different in Greece and that is not generally available unless prescribed by a Greek doctor using a special prescription. Over the counter, you will pay the going rate - some are expensive, but many are ridiculously cheap. Ask George or Alexandra at the crossroads pharmacy if you have any queries.
Steve
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Post by gremlindog on Mar 11, 2014 12:55:05 GMT 2
Thanks for the info guys
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Post by annie on Mar 18, 2014 9:15:53 GMT 2
Hi Jason, You can carry your diabetic blood testing kit and the lancets in your hand luggage. When they ask you if you have any sharp objects just tell them what they are and it is fine. I carry mine in hand luggage all the time with no problems at all.
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Post by joolsd on Mar 19, 2014 1:48:40 GMT 2
I always keep mine in my hand luggage in my gremlin dog just invade my case goes astray, maybe me being over cautious too but always leave them in their boxes.
Joolsd
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Post by Deleted on Mar 19, 2014 12:41:19 GMT 2
Never had no problem carrying drugs abroad, either to Corfu, Zakynthos, Italy, and France. As all mine are of tablet form for Diabetes, etc, I carry them in my hand luggage, in a weeks supply case, with the prescription slip in the cover of the case. So far no problems. Two cases for two weeks, takes up less space, specially when on hand luggage only flights. Secondly, I also have a letter from my GP confirming my drug list.
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Post by gremlindog on Mar 19, 2014 13:27:01 GMT 2
will the repeat prescription form be suitable to accompany them?
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Post by artisans on Mar 19, 2014 15:45:26 GMT 2
A repeat prescription is fine, gremlindog and, as Chris says, a doctor's letter can do no harm. The pharmacists in Roda are very helpful if you can assure them you are in genuine need. If you appear vague, they may refer you to a doctor for a prescription and you may have to pay the excess on your insurance policy in advance. If anyone does need a health service doctor while on holiday, then visit Dr Nikos Poulis in the surgery by the Town Hall in Acharavi. Prescriptions should be free if you take your EHIC card with you.
Steve
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