Travelling with your medication is straightforward, but a bit of planning saves problems. Here's what to do.
Before you travel
- Order in advance. Make sure you have enough medication to cover your trip plus a few extra days in case of delays
- Take a copy of your prescription paperwork. Useful if customs or airport security ask about the medication
- Check destination rules. Most countries are fine with GLP-1 medications, but some have stricter import rules — check the embassy website for your destination
Storage during travel
How you store your pen during travel depends on the medication:
- Mounjaro: needs to stay cool. Use a cool bag or insulated travel case with ice packs for journeys longer than a few hours. Once at room temperature, you have 21 days before the pen expires
- Wegovy: stable at room temperature (below 25°C) — no cool bag needed for normal travel, but avoid hot environments like a sealed car or direct sun
- Saxenda: can be kept at room temperature (up to 30°C) for up to 30 days once in use, or in the fridge
Flying with your medication
- Always pack pens in hand luggage — checked luggage holds can drop below freezing
- Needles are allowed in hand luggage if they're with the medication and you have prescription paperwork
- You may be asked to show the medication and paperwork at security — allow extra time
- Empty sharps bins or used needles should also travel in hand luggage in a sealed container
Time zone changes
- Weekly injections (Mounjaro, Wegovy): stick to the same day of the week. The exact time of day doesn't matter
- Daily injections (Saxenda): shift gradually if the time zone change is large, or stick to your home time if it's a short trip
If your medication gets lost or damaged abroad
Contact our team. We may not be able to ship to your destination, but we can advise on emergency local options if needed.