Traveling with Medications

With the New Year in full swing, you may be in the process of planning a spring break getaway or even your annual summer family vacation. If you are like most people, when you think about planning a trip, you think about choosing a destination, making travel arrangements, choosing activities, and setting a budget. It is important to remember, however, that if you regularly take medications, you may need to plan for that as well. Here are some of the issues to consider.

Storage

Some medications, particularly those in liquid form, need to be stored at a certain temperature to ensure their effectiveness. Whether you are traveling by plane, car, train, or boat, you need to make sure that your medications are stored at an appropriate temperature. It is a good idea to invest in a high-quality cooler if there is any risk that your medications will be exposed to temperature extremes at some point in your trip.

Legal Issues

If you are crossing state or international lines, it is important to make sure that you are not breaking any laws. For example, if you use marijuana for medical purposes legally in a state that allows it you should make sure that the state into which you are traveling also permits the use of medical marijuana. Failing to do so could result in significant legal trouble. Generally speaking, you can travel throughout the United States with prescription drugs that you validly possess, but you should always research taking these drugs into foreign countries or returning to the United States with medications that you purchased overseas.

Planning Ahead for Long Trips

If you are traveling for weeks or months, it is a good idea to make sure you travel with a quantity of your essential medications that keep you from having to fill a prescription away from home. In many cases, you can get an early refill from your pharmacy (and covered by your insurance) if you are going to be traveling for an extended period of time.

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Kress Specialty Apothecary is a compounding pharmacy located in Barrington, New Jersey that provides a variety of services and products that cannot be found at “big-box” retail pharmacies. We can compound medications into various easy-to-take forms including liquids, gels, chewables, sublingual drops, and even lollipops. In addition, we offer a full line of pharmaceutical grade vitamins and supplements. To learn more, stop by our store or call us today at 856-323-8723.