Travelling with your medication should be simple, as your medication is NOT a controlled substance, and our vials fall well below the 100mL liquid limit. Nevertheless, we've put together a few tips and a letter you may present to TSA / CATSA officers if needed.
Travelling Tips
Separate your medication — Pull your vials + epinephrine pen out and separate them from your other belongings prior to the screening process.
Inform the TSA / CATSA Officer — If you are selected for secondary screening, let the officer know that you have medically necessary liquid medications.
Present our letter — Although clearly labeled as allergenic extract and allergy treatment, our vials may be mistaken by officers for CBD or THC vials. We have prepared a letter below in the event officers question the contents of the vials.
Letter to TSA / CATSA Officer:
Dear TSA or CATSA Officer,
Our patient is currently undergoing sublingual immunotherapy treatment for allergic rhinitis, eczema, or asthma and requires the medications and devices to treat their condition:
Allergenic Extract Vials: These vials contain 50% Glycerin, and 50% allergic extract. Allergenic extract is a substance made from allergens, such as pollen, animal dander, dust mites, mould spores, or insect venom. It is used to treat patients with allergies through desensitization. Neither Glycerin nor allergic extract are controlled substances in Canada or the US. Allergenic extract vials clearly labeled with the Biscuit Health label do NOT contain CBD or THC.
Epinephrine Pen: Epinephrine pens are life-saving hypodermic devices that administer a dose of epinephrine in the event of an acute allergic reaction.
The above medications and devices are for our patient's own use and must stay with the patient at all times. Please contact us at [email protected] if you have any questions concerning this patient's care.
Dr. Brittany Schamerhorn
Medical Director
Biscuit Health