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Prescription Meds not in Prescription Container
« on: December 26, 2013, 02:53:04 AM »
I am coming back into the UK after going to the US for the holidays. I put all my meds in one Advil bottle (easier than taking six different bottles) and am worried that my anti anxiety meds (diazepam) will cause trouble for me at customs. I obviously have a prescription for them but I will NOT have it on me when going through customs. What's the likelihood of this causing issues?


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Re: Prescription Meds not in Prescription Container
« Reply #1 on: December 26, 2013, 05:18:51 AM »
Not sure on the legality here, but I use a single container to carry my prescription pills OTC Pain pills. The chances are extremely slim that you will be asked to open the bottle and explain the contents.

I do this for short holidays rather than can carry the 90 day bottles my meds come in.
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Re: Prescription Meds not in Prescription Container
« Reply #2 on: December 26, 2013, 03:46:14 PM »
Chances are slim, but, particularly in the case of anything that might be considered a controlled substance, I think you're probably safer keeping it in your prescription bottle. 


Re: Prescription Meds not in Prescription Container
« Reply #3 on: December 26, 2013, 09:14:08 PM »
I travel often, and my husband used to fly somewhere or other nearly every week, and neither of us have ever been asked to open a pill bottle. In fact I have never thought about the possibility of this happening, and I don't have the original pill packets anyway. Fingers crossed your trip will be as uneventful as ours have been.


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Re: Prescription Meds not in Prescription Container
« Reply #4 on: December 28, 2013, 03:08:32 PM »
I agree with the others. Chances are prob very slim. I have traveled extensively and have never been asked about my prescription medication.
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Re: Prescription Meds not in Prescription Container
« Reply #5 on: December 28, 2013, 03:29:01 PM »
Chances may be slim, but you are supposed to travel with proof of your prescription, so you might be wise to bring something if you can.


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