TSA(airport security) and Humira pen

I dont have an answer but Im curious as well. What are the rules regarding this?

And could you not just put it in your non-carry on bags?

I hear they now tie your arms down for the duration of the flight if you carry it with you on the plane....;)


I'm curious on this - though I have never taken Humira. Just for future knowledge.

Make sure you have the actual prescription label with it that has the name of the drug, your name, and your doctor's name. A doctor's note wouldn't hurt either. You'll have two TSA red flags with the Humira - the needle and, presumably, the ice pack being used to keep it at temperature. Declare it to the TSA before it goes through the X-ray machine. And whatever you do, do NOT put the Humira in checked luggage. While I haven't gone through all this with Humira, I have with baby food, breast milk, etc., and the process is similar. Much to my surprise the TSA agents were always nice about it and I was never forced to throw away anything or drink breast milk. Just required some extra screening of my carry-on bag.

Here is some TSA info:
http://www.tsa.gov/traveler-information/travelers-disabilities-and-medical-conditions
http://www.tsa.gov/traveler-information/medically-necessary-liquids-gels-and-aerosols

I took a humira pen from San Francisco to Mumbai via Seoul and Singapore. Had my prescription and doctor's note with me. Didn't have any issue. I declared it at the security and they were ok with it.

I also have had no issues when traveling. If the ice pack is frozen, it's not a problem. If for some reason the do take it, you can always get ice inside the terminal to pack in there. When I went through security, I pulled the med bag out and let it go through separately.