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Are you talking about tablet organisers where each 'cell' has a number of different medications in it for different days and times of the day? Or are you thinking of the blister pack that many individual medications are delivered in, with a single tablet in each 'cell'?Hi - just wondering how people carry a months worth of medication- I currently use blister packs but they will take up far too much room. Thanks
I also use small baggies for each day’s vitamins. I also carry the prescription and stick it to the larger baggie that holds all the smaller ones. This year because we were going for more than a month, I organized them by the week and always carried one week’s worth in my backpack (separated from my larger bag that was being transported, in case it got lost for a day or so…and I would then have some of my vitamins with me always). Finally I carried one extra week of everything in case one of us got COVID and had to quarantine for a few days…neither of us got sick!). Have a great Camino!!Hi - just wondering how people carry a months worth of medication- I currently use blister packs but they will take up far too much room. Thanks
Excellent message, thanks. I would like to underline an aspect of prescription medications within Europe ( aka as the European Union). While there is a general rule for pharmacies to accept non national prescriptions, be aware that each country has its own rules concerning certain medications. Should you have a prescription that is refused, head to a clinic or hospital to obtain a local prescription.Are you talking about tablet organisers where each 'cell' has a number of different medications in it for different days and times of the day? Or are you thinking of the blister pack that many individual medications are delivered in, with a single tablet in each 'cell'?
I don't use the former method of arranging my medications, but if you are talking about the OEM blister pack, I would not recommend removing the medication from these until you are ready to take the dose you need.
While travelling to Europe, I keep all prescription medications in their original packaging, with the prescription label on any box, etc. I carry a copy of the script as well. Once I arrive, I remove as much of the packaging as I can, and place the blister pack sleeves of individual medications in their own zip-loc bag, cut the prescription label from any external packaging, and place that in the bag with the medication.
Normally I carry a small quantity of non-prescription medicines that I know I can get over-the-counter. You do need to be aware that what might be considered OTC in NZ might not be so in Europe.
Any complementary medications I will put in a labelled zip-loc bag, with a small sachet of silica gel. While these are easy enough to get in Spain and Portugal, the amount I need isn't that large, and I am happy to carry enough to avoid having to search them out along the way.
If space is an issue. Split your medication into a weeks supply in their blister packs, then send the rest post restante via Coreos to a significant town's post office on your Camino route. Collect from Post office take another weeks supply and repeat the process. Coreos have a specific Pilgrims service for this.Hi - just wondering how people carry a months worth of medication- I currently use blister packs but they will take up far too much room. Thanks
Something I learned today about the Spanish Correos. Thanks.If space is an issue. Split your medication into a weeks supply in their blister packs, then send the rest post restante via Coreos to a significant town's post office on your Camino route. Collect from Post office take another weeks supply and repeat the process. Coreos have a specific Pilgrims service for this.
We had to list what was in our "box" when we forwarded it via Correos.Spain does not permit the mailing of prescription medications. While it's quite possible nobody will check, you might run into problems.
I just stuff all my medications in a dry-bag in their original packaging with labels intact. I'd rather not have a lengthy discussion with Border Control or Customs & Excise or its equivalent at any airport or border crossing. I'm particularly sensitive to the sensitivities of some middle-eastern transit airports.Hi - just wondering how people carry a months worth of medication- I currently use blister packs but they will take up far too much room. Thanks
I used to live in Madrid, and yes, I had forgotten about medications and the Correos. P who want to send ahead their meds could try Mondial Relay, organisation that is often found in tobacco shops and small stores. For a small fee, you are able to send small parcels internationally. My wife’s small company sends parcels to Italy, Germany, the Netherlands and even to BREXIT countries. No assurances that this will work. They probably have a site.Spain does not permit the mailing of prescription medications. While it's quite possible nobody will check, you might run into problems.
Hi - just wondering how people carry a months worth of medication- I currently use blister packs but they will take up far too much room. Thanks
Grilled sardines on pilgrim’s menu and all the sunshine in Spain should give the same!The study tested fish oil and vitamin D.
Other results of the study include Peg hauling placibos across a country for 12 weeks and pictures of Peg holding up cardboard at various landmarks in Spain.
Me, too. Jewelry supply stores sell ziploc baggies that are about 1.5" x 2.5", Which is a very compact and convenient size for a day's medications.I also use small baggies for each day’s vitamins. I also carry the prescription and stick it to the larger baggie that holds all the smaller ones. This year because we were going for more than a month, I organized them by the week and always carried one week’s worth in my backpack (separated from my larger bag that was being transported, in case it got lost for a day or so…and I would then have some of my vitamins with me always). Finally I carried one extra week of everything in case one of us got COVID and had to quarantine for a few days…neither of us got sick!). Have a great Camino!!
Yes thats what I do now too, when I explained the reason pharmacist was happy to.After explaining to my pharmacy what I was doing they packaged my meds in as small a containers as possible, even splitting one rather bulky prescription into 2 bottles, all with original labels. This avoided any potential conversations Tincantinkar alluded to and kept things small. All went into my kit with toothbrush, toothpaste, etc. Easy and no problems.
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