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  1. M

    Medication question

    I carried my insulin and needles with me. Some in a small day pack for the plane travel, the rest in my main pack. I also had a letter from my doctor stating that I was diabetic with a list of all my medications. I carried the letter with me at all times. I was asked for evidence twice at...
  2. CA_Pilgrim

    Medication question

    Actually, the laws vary by state. In California you do not need a prescription to purchase insulin syringes (one-piece syringe/needle). I know many other states are the same, but don't have list of which states regulate them differently. I'm very interested in hearing from folks about their...
  3. CA_Pilgrim

    Medication question

    ...no refrigeration needed. However, I cannot go more than a week without it and that's pushing it. My regular schedule is every 2 days using an insulin syringe. I carry double what I need and keep it separate in my luggage. In this case, one 2-month supply in my carry on and a second in my...
  4. MariaSP

    Medication question

    Pharmacies in Spain are selling syringes on their online stores (here's one example). That means they're available over the counter.
  5. Aloha From Kauai

    Medication question

    I am bringing medication that falls into the protected class, I'm not sure if syringes would fall into this, but, I contacted the appropriate arm of the Spanish Government to declare. It was a multiple email conversation that I think I actually was having with two different people. In the end...
  6. F

    Medication question

    I don't have the answer regarding Spain - I would assume the answer is probably yes - but I don't know if there are extra requirements to obtain them. But to the plane question... yes, you can bring medical supplies including syringes on the plane when you are also carrying the injectable...
  7. Arthur Gil de Lamadrid

    Medication question

    ...medication. However it is not administered via auto-injector. It comes in vials and must be drawn up into a syringe each time. I use "insulin syringes" for this purpose. In the USA the syringes can be purchased over the counter at any pharmacy. Is this the case in Spain as well? If not...
  8. davebugg

    How do you use such a small pack?!?

    LOL!!! You made far more out of what I wrote than was actually written. BTW, I do not use luggage transport., nor did I say anything about using the mail to ship packages in place of luggage transport. I merely said that in 'function', luggage transport is like a bounce box, i.e. that either...
  9. F

    How do you use such a small pack?!?

    ...supplies ahead by mail - what if something happens and say you run out of those medical supplies earlier than anticipated (you drop your insulin vial and it broke or you went to take you medication as you walked and it spilled or you set down your supply somewhere and accidentally left it...
  10. F

    How do you use such a small pack?!?

    There are of course always exceptions - but most people really shouldn't even need to consider this. For most people - we need very little for the Camino. As for diabetic supplies or other extra medical supplies - I would carry them with me myself (like I did my CPAP machine). OR.... I...
  11. Eve Alexandra

    How do you use such a small pack?!?

    I there’s an assumption that everyone has the same needs that is not always true. The person with insulin might really appreciate not having to carry 6 weeks of supplies at once. The person walking in a shoulder season may not want to carry winter gear and summer gear both at the same time. We...
  12. M

    Needle disposal

    Are you aware of needle-clipping devices? "The BD Safe-Clip™ needle clipping and storage device enables you to safely and easily remove insulin syringe and pen needles, retaining them within the clipper.*" This is aimed at insulin users but might work for your medication. The clipper can store...
  13. ebrandt

    Needle disposal

    ...this is an old thread but... I recently started a medication that requires a daily subcutaneous injection. I use a pen injector -- like an insulin pen. I am inferring from the posts above that as long as I safely store my used needle tips, I can dispose of them at pharmacies along the way...
  14. Lupe

    Getting a Refill for International Prescription in Spain: What You Need to Know

    Hi Liz, I recommend you begin with your prescribing doctor who may have some suggestions or possibly offer an alternative medication. Have you agreed to work at particular Albergue’s? Consider asking one that is about 3-4 weeks into your trip to suggest a Farmacia you could contact ahead of...
  15. Marcus-UK

    Getting a Refill for International Prescription in Spain: What You Need to Know

    The situation in most of Europe is that a Doctor must prescribe controlled medicines. The Doctor issues a prescription which is then filled out by a Pharmacist. If your medicine is not controlled then you should be able to get it over the counter at larger Pharmacies. Factor in having a private...
  16. sugargypsy

    Getting a Refill for International Prescription in Spain: What You Need to Know

    ...everything there, since my spanish then was very basic. I bought a wallet which is specifically produced for such occasions and keeps the Insulin, Victoza or whatever, cool and safe. You can read everything about how the wallet works in the linked document. It definitely worked out fine on...
  17. wayfarer

    Getting a Refill for International Prescription in Spain: What You Need to Know

    I have just returned from Spain on Friday, you now need a copy of your prescription, stamped and signed by your doctor to purchase prescription drugs. Prescription drugs are no longer available over the counter. This is my most recent experience in the Valencia region.
  18. DoughnutANZ

    Getting a Refill for International Prescription in Spain: What You Need to Know

    Liz, different regions within Spain have different rules. Without knowing where in Spain you will be when you want to fill your prescription it is difficult to answer your question definitely.
  19. ebrandt

    Getting a Refill for International Prescription in Spain: What You Need to Know

    ...answer as if you do! I recently started an injectable medication called Victoza (liraglutide). It comes in an injection pen form, like insulin. It can only be unrefrigerated for 30 days. I am working at an albergue and walking a long camino so I will be in Spain for more than 60 days...
  20. t2andreo

    Question about bringing medicinals to Spain

    If you must bring the variety that requires refrigeration, explore the small nylon fabric coolers made for persons who must transport insulin. Also, many of these folks will ask to use a refrigerator at an albergue, hostal or hotel. This said, I would avoid bringing any sort of cannabis or...

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