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My husband and I are planning our first trip to Europe next spring.  I give myself Humira shots every two weeks for my moderate IBD and they work very well for me.  We plan to be gone about 2-1/2 weeks.  My question is, is there any way of picking up my prescription Humira WHILE I am in Europe (England, France or Germany) or do I need to take it with me (kind of a pain since it needs to be refrigerated all the time and I don't know if our hotels will have a refrigerator in our room)?

Reply posted for ellenb.

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Reply posted for ellenb.

If you are someone who takes Humira and loves to travel, you may have questions about what to expect when traveling to Europe. It is important to consult with your doctor and plan ahead before embarking on any trip. However, with proper preparation and precautions, it is possible to have an enjoyable and safe trip. Along with practical considerations, such as medication storage and access to medical care, it is also important to consider the tourist attractions that you want to visit. For those seeking inspiration, the website https://www.discoverybit.com/ offers a comprehensive travel directory that comprises unique and popular tourist attractions from around the world.

Reply posted for ellenb.

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 Reply posted for ellenb.

I joined this site to just answer your question. I travel a lot with my Humira pen style injector. here are some pointers from my experience: 1. Carry a doctors note describing the meds and why you are traveling with them. Also, contact the Humira's free help line to get their input and travel information. You can also request they send you a travel pack. 2. I don't put my drugs through the scanner. Not sure if it's an issue, but I like to be safe. 3. They will inspect the drugs etc and will swab everything. 4. As you can tell I do not check my drugs in with my luggage in case it gets lost. Also not sure if your pharmacy can deliver or will be willing to have your dose delivered. Check with them in advance as depending on your arrangement, you may need to special order a dose in advance to ensure you have enough doses for your trip. 5. If travelling with the cooler pack that you get from The free online service, ensure the airline puts it on ice for you as that cooler pack lasts only a few hours at most. I travel with a small styrofoam cooler that my drugs get delivered in. This type of solution lasts for up to two days 6. I put my dose in a freezer bag and then wrap that in bubble wrap, I then surround this with a freezer pack that freezes at refrigerator temps and then surround this with another cooler style pack that insulates everything inside from the freezer packs that I put in to keep everything cool. Finally I top my cooler with crumbled paper to fill any gaps and close the lid. Hope this helps!

 Reply posted for wartherk.

For wartherk:  I'm an American living in Portugal and I travel back and forth to the USA to visit family. Take your injectable meds with you, stored properly. I know that pharmacies here are very helpful but there are some restrictions on what you can buy without a prescription. Remember that your insurance plan will not cover medications over here.

Regarding airlines: most will store your meds in a chilled area and I have never had a problem with any airline. Bring your prescriptions for your injectable meds and any others you're bringing so you can clear customs. The injectables will be looked at, but you should have no problem entering or exiting countries in the EU.

 Reply posted for ellenb.

Many hotels will have a fridge behind the front desk if not in the room.  You might contact the places you are staying and ask if they have one where they can store your meds.  OR - if you are a bad patient like me, you can tweak your Humira schedule a bit so you take a dose the day you leave and then the next the day you return so you don't have to travel with it.  :)

 Reply posted for wartherk.

I recommend you contact the US Embassy in one of the countries you mentioned. They will be able to provide you with a list of hospitals US citizens use while visiting. From there you'll have to place the calls and see if you can schedule your infusion and then plan for your dr. to follow-up w/script/dosing information, etc.

Enjoy your trip, don't let IBD stand in your way!!!!

Lizzies Mom

 Reply posted for lizzies mom.

I have a similar but slightly different question:

I'm planning a trip to Europe this summer and I'm trying to figure out how to get my IBD medication there.

I get Entyvio every 7 weeks and I'm scheduled to get in right in the middle of my vacation. 

Does anyone know if it's possible/easy to get intravenous IBD drugs in europe? I know that they're available to EU citizens but can I get them as a traveling american? I could plan to be in Berlin, Zurich, Prague, Vienna or Budapest at the time that I need the drug. 

Any info on this would be so great--can't find anything via google!!!

 Reply posted for ellenb.

Call the pharmacy that regularly schedules your delivery, they should be able to ship the dose to one of your destinations.  I would also confirm there will be a refrigerator in the room so you can keep cold 'til dosing day.  Good luck and have a great trip!