How do EU airport rules work for prescription medications?

Travelling with prescription medication through EU airports requires preparation, documentation, and awareness of security rules. In this episode, we explain what travellers need to know to avoid delays and ensure safe transport of medicines.

In this episode, we cover:

• Carrying medicines in hand luggage vs checked baggage

• Liquid medication limits and medical exemptions

• Required documentation: prescription copies and doctor’s letters

• Travelling with controlled medicines

• Schengen certificate requirements for certain drugs

• Using the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) while travelling

• Storage considerations for temperature-sensitive medicines

• When customs declarations may be required

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