In flying United Airlines does any medication have to be in the original container?

Answer 1

YES!!!! That way they're are kept in as close to factory conditions as possible (if blister packed). In any case, customs takes a dim view to a bottle of unknown little pills. At the very least you're gonna be held for a few hours until THEY (not you) identify them. Take a copy of the prescription with you as well :) Fr33kman, MD

Answer 2

no..how would be know that there not aspirin..medication is allowed

Actually, YES!! Legitimate prescription drugs in smaller, personal or pill-scheduler containers instead of the original prescription containers, have been confiscated from hold baggage at SeaTac, Denver, O'Hare, LAX and Dulles airports at the discretion of the TSA. My medicine was taken from my checked baggage on July 22, 2005, at Dulles. Like me, you can get it back; all you have to do, is:

1. Discover when you open your suitcase at home in L.A. that the TSA has exchanged your $1750.00 in heart medications for a chatty little flyer.

2. Call back to the number on the flyer, which is usually where you just came from. In my case, it was Washington, D.C. Make an appointment to meet with the local supervisor.

3. Get a statement from your doctor and pharmacist. Don't forget to have it notarized!

4. FLY BACK TO WHERE THE FLIGHT IN QUESTION ORIGINATED. In this case, back from L.A. to Dulles Airport, at Washington D.C.

5. Meet with the TSA and DEA representatives, fill out the necessary forms, and present the evidence. The representative may then, solely at his or her discretion, authorize the return of your medications. (Little known fact: Heart medications frequently contain nitrates and nitroglycerine, which test as high explosive when analyzed. If the TSA guy opens the medication container and spills even a tiny amount of pill dust in the suitcase, that piece of luggage will NEVER AGAIN pass the luggage bomb sniffer test.) Such fun!

6. I suggest you return home by Amtrak.

Answer 3

In accordanc with TSA guidelines, all medications must be in original, labeled containers and the name on the prescription label must match the ticket holder.