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13 Aug 18, 08:39 PM |
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DH takes tramadol daily and has done for a few years now. He keeps it in the original packaging with labels etc and always has a copy of the prescription. The Dr told him this would be fine and Never yet has he been asked about it but tramadol is a controlled drug in the US so always make sure we have it x
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13 Aug 18, 09:31 PM |
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I've carried these meds since the 70's with no issues; I suspect 300-400 + flights in that time including some in the US less than 2 weeks after 9-11; luck? Hmmmm.
I also carry glucose tablets for emergencies; they're solid & never been checked either? Also got stopped at CDG once; they spotted my 5cm eyeglasses screwdriver but not a word about the syringes & needles in the same bag! BTW, the last time I was asked any security questions re my luggage was at last 5-10 years ago so not answering questions incorrectly as I'm not being asked. The BA website doesn't refer to syringes or needles as being sharp objects with restrictions or reportable etc; it refers to scissors, razors, knives, swords etc but not syringes/needles as far as I can see. Another recent thread with a reply from an airline employee advised that most airlines don't ask these questions at check in/bag drop anymore as people are unlikely to be truthful if they're carrying prohibited or dangerous items. Edited at 09:52 PM. |
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13 Aug 18, 09:48 PM |
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I flew with Virgin on the 6th of this month with my medications with no problem.
Just remember to keep any medication in original boxes. Edited at 09:50 PM. |
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14 Aug 18, 12:14 AM |
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My reply was to the OP.
Private letters for patients are not covered by NHS, they are done outwith GPs contracted hours and therefore charged. In reality the GP will dictate the letter (either in their own time or in their lunch break - if they have the luxury of lunch that day or squeeze into their NHS hours - they shouldn’t but this happens)) and the letter will then be typed up by the secretary who will do this in NHS time. So please don’t say these letters are not wasting nhs time. Unless you take controlled drugs, liquid medication, or needles you do not need a letter from your GP. |
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14 Aug 18, 08:50 AM |
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I am aware of what the nhs is like and how resources are I was a nurse, I was merely pointing out that it’s not done on nhs resources it’s paid for outwith their contract and something they don’t have to offer if they felt they didn’t have time/resources to do so. no need to be nippy Thankyou
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14 Aug 18, 09:14 AM |
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Not being nippy at all I work in a GP surgery. Inevitably in our surgery most if not all letters requested by patients are done during working hours as both our GP's are full time.
Patients need to be discouraged from requesting needless letters which inevitably do cost the NHS. Your GP may have time to do their letters in their own time (if they are part time), but I'll bet their secretary is typing it (along with urgent/non urgent referrals, etc) in NHS time. This in turn takes us away from our NHS duties. |
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14 Aug 18, 01:48 PM |
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I see you work for a GP surgery. However it is not for you to tell others on here what to do or what not to do.
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14 Aug 18, 03:07 PM |
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I travel with about 15 different meds, some controlled drugs, and only ever carry my repeat script. Never been asked about them yet.
I carry them in my hand luggage and a duplicate amount in hold luggage to cover any possible loss. Not had a letter as it is such a ball ache and extra cost to get one from GP. Also carry the medication in original packaging.
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14 Aug 18, 06:58 PM |
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The OP was asking for advice. I am entitled to my opinion as you are yours. My opinion is fact. The NHS is underfunded and under pressure. I have not told anyone on here what to do or not what to do. I have said that a lot of GP surgeries are struggling to keep up with the sheer volume of work and for patients to consider if they really need a letter from their GP for holiday meds when a printout would suffice. I'm bowing out now as this is getting too personal
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14 Aug 18, 07:37 PM |
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Excited about Disney
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I've got a letter from the hospital to say I'm healthy to fly, kidney transplant, hip replacement, metal in my foot (×3 operations)
Also got a prescription printed from hospital & doctors, all put together, never had any problems before when I've done this. |
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