Travelling to USA on B2 (Tourist) and getting medicines for others
I am traveling to USA on a tourist visa from India . This is my first trip to USA . My friend in USA has requested me to get insulin pen for her from India and asked me to keep it in hand luggage so that the insulin pens can be kept in fridge in the flight.
Can i carry these insulin pends with me for others/visitors in USA. Please confirm if this will not be an issue for me during security or customs check.
Also do i need to take any additional documents with me. I don't have the original prescription with me so do you recommend keeping them in checkin luggage as opposed to hand luggage to avoid any issues.
Thanks in advance.
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Can I carry medicines for someone else to USA?
You must have valid prescription from Doctor or letter from Doctor written in English that you can carry medicines to US. The medicines should in the original container with printed doctors' instructions on bottle or tablets.Can I travel with medication for someone else?
Keep medicines in their original, labeled containers. Ensure that they are clearly labeled with your full passport name, doctor's name, generic and brand name, and exact dosage. Bring copies of all prescriptions, including the generic names for medicines.Can a tourist get a prescription in USA?
Visitor insurance company treats prescription drugs same as any medical service that a visitor avails during his trip. For filing claims for prescription drugs, these drugs firstly must be prescribed by a licensed doctor or caregiver.Can a foreign traveler get a prescription filled when visiting the US?
Q: Can a foreign traveler get a prescription filled when visiting the U.S.? A: If you're traveling to the United States from another country and need a prescription filled, you should visit a health care provider. Very few pharmacies can fill a foreign prescription, and this is determined on a state-by-state basis.B1 / B2 is Tourist / Visitor Visa NOT Good for Working or Doing Business in USA | Don't Abuse Visa
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