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Complete travel guide for Wegovy, Ozempic, Mounjaro, Zepbound. Temperature requirements, TSA rules, country-specific import permits, and insulated case recommendations.
TSA + customs basics
TSA allows GLP-1s in carry-on without quantity limits. International rules vary dramatically — Japan, UAE, Singapore require pre-approval. Temperature management is the most underestimated travel risk: a degraded pen may not warn you.
| Product | Refrigerated | Room temp |
|---|---|---|
| Wegovy | 36-46°F (2-8°C) | 46-86°F (8-30°C) for up to 28 days |
| Ozempic | 36-46°F (2-8°C) | 59-86°F (15-30°C) for up to 56 days |
| Mounjaro / Zepbound | 36-46°F (2-8°C) | 59-86°F (15-30°C) for up to 21 days |
| Foundayo (oral) | Not required | Room temp 59-86°F stable up to 1 year |
| Saxenda | 36-46°F (2-8°C) | 46-86°F (8-30°C) for up to 30 days |
No restrictions on personal use carry-on or checked.
TSA allows medications + needles in carry-on. Prescription bottle recommended but not required for declared medications.
Allowed with prescription. 90-day personal supply.
Customs declaration recommended. Have prescription in original packaging.
Allowed with prescription. 3-month personal supply.
EU prescription must be in English or translated. Schengen-zone rules apply within EU.
Strict — requires Yakkan Shoumei (import certificate) for stays >1 month or quantities >30-day supply.
Apply 2 weeks before travel. Without certificate, GLP-1s may be confiscated at customs.
Strict — requires Dubai Health Authority pre-approval for injectable medications.
Apply 5 days before travel via DHA portal. Patient information form + prescription scan required.
Strict — Health Sciences Authority requires HSA permit for >30-day supply.
Apply through HSA portal 3 weeks before travel. Personal use only — selling carries criminal penalties.
Allowed with prescription. 3-month personal supply.
Declare on customs form. TGA and Medsafe accept original-country prescriptions.
Yes. TSA allows medications + syringes in carry-on without quantity limits. Inform the officer before screening. Keep medication in original packaging if possible. Ice packs allowed for refrigerated medications.
Discard it. Heat exposure above the room-temp tolerance can degrade the protein and reduce efficacy. Wegovy is most heat-sensitive (8-30°C only). Ozempic is most travel-friendly (15-30°C, 56 days). Use insulated cases (Frio, MedAngel, Vivi Cap) for trips >2 hours in hot climates.
Recommended. Carry: (1) original prescription bottle, (2) prescription written on physician letterhead with English translation if going to non-English country, (3) any country-specific import permits (Japan Yakkan Shoumei, UAE DHA approval, Singapore HSA permit).
Generally no for short trips — pharmacy network differs by country. For extended stays (3+ months), you may switch to local prescription. Mexico, Canada, India have generic semaglutide (2026); Mexico GLP-1 prices are 70-80% lower than US.
For most trips: Frio cooling wallet ($30-40) or MedAngel ONE smart cooler ($60-80, app-monitored). For extreme heat or longer trips: Vivi Cap insulin cooler ($150+, battery-powered active cooling). Don't rely on ice packs alone — they melt unpredictably.
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