What if I forgot my prescription while traveling?
What if I forgot my prescription while traveling? Contact your doctor's office immediately. If you're traveling domestically in the U.S., they may even be able to transfer your prescription to a pharmacy near you.
How do I get a prescription in France?
Picking Up Prescription Medicines in France Once you have seen your doctor or a hospital specialist, if you need prescription medication, they will issue you with a prescription, known as une ordonnance in French. This prescription will detail your required medication and the prescribed dose you must take.
What are the rules for international travel with prescription drugs?
Keep medicines in their original, labeled containers. Ensure that they are clearly labeled with your full name, health care provider's name, generic and brand name, and exact dosage. Bring copies of all written prescriptions, including the generic names for medicines.
How do I travel to Europe with prescription drugs?
Obtain necessary permits or government authorization. Ask your doctor for a letter on their letterhead explaining your medical treatment and necessity, translated into the host country's language, if necessary. Pack enough medication to last the length of your trip and no more than personal-use quantities.
Can you get prescriptions filled while traveling?
What if I forgot my medication at home and need to refill it while on vacation? This should be a straightforward process if you're traveling within the U.S. You can go to the nearest pharmacy and ask the pharmacy to transfer your prescription to have it filled there.
Do you have to declare prescriptions at customs?
It is not necessary to present your medication to, or notify an officer about any medication you are traveling with unless it is in liquid form (See next bullet). Medication in liquid form is allowed in carry-on bags in excess of 3.4 ounces in reasonable quantities for the flight.
What medications can I not bring to France?
- ADHD/ADD medications (*Adderall, Concerta, Ritalin) *considered illegal narcotics in many European countries.
- Pain medications (Vicodin, Oxycontin, Demerol)
- Anxiety medications (Xanax, Ativan, Valium)
Do airlines check your prescriptions?
Prescription screening is usually done through an x-ray with the rest of your items, but you can request a visual inspection if you prefer. This request must be done before your medication has begun going through the X-ray on the conveyor belt.