Will putting prescription bottles in a ziploc bag minimize the risk of TSA agents checking it? [closed]

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Suppose I am traveling with medications in prescription bottles, within the USA.

Should I put the bottles in a ziploc bag (inside of carry on luggage) to minimize the risk of TSA agents checking it?



Best Answer

It is a good idea but it will make not make much of a difference to the probability of being checked which is essentially zero. Medication in plastic bottles are probably see-through in the x-ray and even if they are able to detect their presence, it is such a common case to travel with medication that there is no reason for them to be checked unless you were travelling with sufficiently large quantity. Personally I require daily medication and have been on a few hundred flights and my medication was never checked. I do place them in a ziplock bag to keep them together towards the bottom of the bag to minimize chances of them falling out during manual inspection (which did happen for earphones once).

The true way to minimize the chance of your medication being inspected is to minimize chances of your entire bag being inspected! There are items that agents frequently ask to inspect manually such as liquids, electronics, cameras, film, etc. Avoid packing these together. Most airlines allow both a carry-on and an extra personal item which you can use to split frequently checked items from medication.




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How does TSA screen medication?

Medication is usually screened by X-ray; however, if a passenger does not want a medication X-rayed, he or she may ask for a visual inspection instead. This request must be made before any items are sent through the X-ray tunnel.

Can I use a gallon Ziploc bag at the airport?

It says on the TSA website that all 3 oz. liquids must be in a quart size baggie, not a little fold over sandwich baggie and not a gallon size baggie.

Can I put liquids in my checked bag?

Any item that alarms or is unable to be screened will not be permitted in your carry-on bag. We recommend packing all liquids, gels, and aerosols that are over 3.4 oz or 100 ml in your checked baggage, even if they are in a secure, tamper-evident bag.

What is the 311 rule?

Each passenger may carry liquids, gels and aerosols in travel-size containers that are 3.4 ounces or100 milliliters. Each passenger is limited to one quart-size bag of liquids, gels and aerosols.



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