Keep your medication in its original packaging with the prescription label, and pack it in your carry on rather than checked baggage.
Quick tips
Keep your medication in its original packaging with the prescription label.
Pack it in your carry on, never in checked baggage.
Use an insulated pouch or cooler with an ice pack if you would prefer.
Store syringes securely.
Have a plan for refrigeration at your destination.
Have your Letter of Medical Necessity and prescription copy ready.
What to bring and how to pack it
What to bring and how to pack it
Packing list:
Medication
Syringes (pack extras just in case)
Alcohol wipes
A hard-sided case or pouch to protect supplies
An insulated bag or cooler and/or ice pack (if required)
Sharps disposal container
How to pack it:
Keep your medication in the original packaging with the prescription label.
Pack GLP-1s in your carry-on, not checked bags, to avoid extreme temperatures or lost luggage.
Use an insulated pouch, cooler, and/or ice pack if needed.
Keep syringes securely stored.
Temperature safety
Per the pharmacy that prepares your medication, it stays stable for up to 56 days at temperatures up to 86°F, and can reach 104°F and still remain stable for 3 days. Keeping it refrigerated is preferred but not required, which makes travel days considerably easier.
While traveling, room temperature is fine for the duration of most trips. Avoid letting the vial sit in direct sunlight, and do not leave your medication in a hot car or anywhere it could freeze.
When you arrive, put your medication in the fridge when you can. Hotel mini fridges can freeze items near the back, so store yours in the middle rather than against the freezer plate. If you will not reliably have a fridge, ask your hotel in advance about in room refrigeration.
If the liquid looks cloudy or discolored, or anything about the vial seems off, message your doctor before using it.
Timing your dose around travel
Message your doctor before your trip. They'll confirm how to handle the timing, including any adjustment for time zones.
Air travel and airport screening
GLP-1 medications are common, so airport staff are used to seeing them. Keep your medication accessible in your carry on and let security know you're carrying prescription medication.
Have your Letter of Medical Necessity and prescription copy ready, medically necessary supplies are typically exempt from standard liquid limits, though this can vary by airport.
For international travel, rules vary by country and airport. Check your airline and both departure and arrival airport guidance before you travel.
Syringe safety while traveling
Keep syringes stored securely and out of reach of children. Use a sharps container or a hard, puncture-resistant container, and follow local disposal rules. Don't share supplies.
Documentation
Download your Letter of Medical Necessity, including a copy of your latest prescription, from your Patient Portal.
When to contact us
Message your doctor from your Patient Portal for anything about your dose, timing around travel, or how your medication looks. Message Support for orders, shipping, or your account.
If you experience severe symptoms such as difficulty breathing, chest pain, severe dizziness, or any other life-threatening condition, call your local emergency number immediately or go to the nearest emergency room.