Cold insulin transport

[davhend25]

I will be traveling soon from the U.S. to Thailand. I will have with me several boxes (a year's worth) of insulin pens that need to remain cold (not just cool) for the approximate 30 hour travel time. Has anyone had success with doing this? Most airlines will allow coolers as carry-on, but am not sure that I can keep this large supply of insulin cold for the 30-35 hour trip. Dry ice possibly? Any replies or suggestions would be appreciated.

 Thank you

 

[lopburi3]

You appear to be well above the authorized limit of 30 days supply.  Do you have permission to import this into Thailand?  

 

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  If the prescription medicine not listed as controlled drugs. The medications are likely be classified as medication preparations according to the Drug Act B.E. 2510. A patient under treatment of medications in that category is allowed to transport for personal use medications in a quantity Not Exceeding 30 Days of prescribed usage. However, such medications fall under the responsibility of the Bureau of Drug Control, Thai FDA. You can consult that office directly by sending an email to the Director of the Bureau of Drug Control:  [email protected]  Please also send a cc copy of that email to  [email protected] 

   

[Thanyaburi Mac]

Lop3 has a good point, your one year supply could, repeat, could, be confiscated on arrival.

 

If you're willing to risk that, regarding cooling, how about giving "blue ice" at try at home, see how long it keeps a sample in your container cold.

 

 

Mac

[SaintLouisBlues]

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