Travelling overseas with zoladex injections

Question

Hello 🙂 I'm heading overseas for about 6 weeks to visit family, and I'm taking my zoladex injections with me. Will I be able to take them in my hand luggage? I'll be declaring them, and will have a letter from my oncologist, but qantas webpage isn't 100% clear about carrying them when I won't need to use them on the flight. I don't really want to check them in, in case my luggage goes missing.&nbsp;

swerks · Answer

I have travelled with Clexane (anti dvt injections) and had to inject myself every 12hrs on a long haul flight to Europe. Had the box of pre-filled syringes, a letter from the Surgeon, declared at bag check what I was carrying. Over 4 flight sectors, only one wanted to check the letter. You’ll be fine, just declare up front. Enjoy your trip! 😊

arpie · Answer

TERRIFIC that you are going overseas to catch up with family @Katie46 .... Just make sure you also have an 'in date' prescription that covers the entire dates that you are away.&nbsp; &nbsp; Maybe even contact&nbsp;Qantas now, to ask their advice on having them in your hand luggage .... I am guessing it would be a 'NO'.&nbsp; They 'could' be seen as a 'weapon'.&nbsp; Having them in your 'checked' baggage would probably be the way to go - and when you get to Customs, tick 'yes' for things to declare &amp; produce the prescription and letter from your Onc, explaining the situation.&nbsp; Having the Script, would be a 'backup' in the rare case that your luggage may go missing xxtake care &amp; all the best

gorgys · Answer

It’s great, Katie46, that you are going overseas! My second Zoledronic infusion is due on August 19, but I will also be overseas as I am traveling for six weeks starting in early August. I wasn’t even thinking about taking it with me. I thought I would just postpone it until I return. I will check with my oncologist in May.
I can’t believe you wouldn’t be allowed to take the injection with you if you have a letter from your doctor. Are you administering Zoladex yourself?

katie46 · Answer

Hi @GorgyS, my husband is being trained up to give me the injection by the chemo nurses, his first try was Friday, and it all went well. I think I can take it with me, I'd just prefer to take it in my hand luggage. Maybe they will postpone your zoledronic acid, or maybe give it to you early. I had my last one a few weeks early as it tied in with another appointment, and my oncologist said there was no point in me coming in twice.&nbsp;Thanks @arpie, I will contact Qantas and see what they say. My oncologist is going to give me a letter and I'll ask about an extra script.&nbsp;