Flying with medications

[CPT Tripss]

Just because there is a TSO that is going against policy doesn't mean it is legal. There is absolutely no reason for an agent to fondle your pills (gloved or ungloved) I was explicitly AND LOUDLY ask for a supervisor and ask them to state what policy is being broken by transporting non-liquid medication domestically.

There will always be agents who go against policy, but it is up to you to assert your rights.

Also there is a big difference between TSO requesting to inspect and refusal to allow you to transport the medication. Maybe the container your DD is using was obscured on the monitor, so in that case yes they have the right to inspect the container, but they have no right to refuse you to carry the medication, which was the OP's question.

I must say that your use of the word "request" is quite generous. The Airport Security Screener was attempting to remove the lid from the Rx bottle.

Of course what the Airport Security Screener wanted to do was not according to TSA policy . . . that's why DD "barked." The Supervisor wasn't happy to be called over and started by backing up his screener. They only backed off when DD asked them to describe the color, shape and markings of the medication in question. The "deer in the headlights" looks she recieved prompted her to comment that if they didn't know what they were looking for there was no sense in looking.

 

[prncess674]

I must say that your use of the word "request" is quite generous. The Airport Security Screener was attempting to remove the lid from the Rx bottle.

Of course what the Airport Security Screener wanted to do was not according to TSA policy . . . that's why DD "barked." The Supervisor wasn't happy to be called over and started by backing up his screener. They only backed off when DD asked them to describe the color, shape and markings of the medication in question. The "deer in the headlights" looks she recieved prompted her to comment that if they didn't know what they were looking for there was no sense in looking.

So what you are saying is that you are supporting my claim that the TSO agent was going beyond his level of authority and should not be allowed to refuse you the ability to transport legal script meds across domestic state lines. As previsously quoted, there is direct and specific advice from the TSO, on their website, that script meds outside of original bottles are LEGALLY ALLOWED to be carried on board.

TSO has the right to inspect items which they believe are a threat to security but in no way are they the DEA and can refuse a person to transport a legal substance. The OP asked about the ability to transpeort legal meds outside of the original pharm containers and the question has been answered with a direct quote from the TSO website. If the OP is asked to dispose of or have granny's meds disposed of she should request a supervisor and show her the specific quotes and links from the TSO/TSA website.

Trust me if all it took was a pharm container then drug lords would easily fake these bottles.

 

[Disneybound!!]

According to the TSA's website:


All medications in any form or type (for instance, pills, injectables, or homeopathic) and associated supplies (syringes, Sharps disposal container, pre-loaded syringes, jet injectors, pens, infusers, etc.) are allowed through the security checkpoint once they have been screened. Atropens, an auto-injection system that can help treat many emergency conditions (low heart rate, breathing problems, and excess saliva related to insecticide, nerve gas or mushroom poisoning) are also allowed.

We do not require that your medications be labeled.

Carbon dioxide (CO2) migraine inhalers and CO2 refills.

Medications in daily dosage containers are allowed through the checkpoint once they have been screened.

Medication and related supplies are normally X-rayed. However, as a customer service, TSA now allows you the option of requesting a visual inspection of your medication and associated supplies.


The link is at: http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/specialneeds/editorial_1374.shtm#4

I couldn't find that anywhere! Thanks for sharing the link! Thanks everyone for responding! She will feel much better knowing that this has worked for others.

 

[bumbershoot]

I agree. No one has ever given our meds (pill form) a second glance at screening throughout the US and Europe. It's a different story if you are flying into some other countries though, such as Japan or Australia.

http://www.health.gov.au/internet/m...lers-bringing-medicines-to-and-from-australia

http://www.seattle.us.emb-japan.go.jp/faq/faq.htm

Ooh, thank you.

...additional information which may be useful to someone for a future flight.

I for one am VERY glad you posted that! DH travels with HCG (it helps mitigate the negative effects of a pituitary tumor which is benign but annoying), which is one of the banned substances in Australia. He brings the box with the prescription info on it, with him (doesn't just bring the bottles), and that label got him through. But in the future it's good to know that officially they do need *more*.