Carrying Prescription Meds/pills

[tlbj6142]

I could always get those little tiny ziploc backs (like 1"x2") and do a days worth of meds in each - that might not be bad. Or small squares of foil - then store all in one bottle/ziploc back

Wal-Mart sells those 2"x2" ziplocks for ~$2 for 50? 30? I use them for my allergy meds. I still put those ziplocks into another ziplock as they are easy to lose being so small.

[swamp dawg]

I use waterproof match containers that are light and compact. I take the labels off my prescriptions and attach them to the waterproof containers so if any questions come up I am covered. I realize that it means several containers but all my meds are dry and in an emergency anyone can find info on my meds.
Life is good on the trail....Swamp Dawg

[lost & found]

I used small ziplocs I found at the drug store. They have a place to write the medication on them. Each time I got to my bounce box, I would resupply with enough of each pill to get me to the next town and bounce box.

Be careful about using the plastic pill bottles. If they are broken, they split and have sharp edges that can cut you or your gear.

[orangebug]

Ask the pharmacist again. Anticipate you will pay for the service. They do this with OTC's for assisted living, nursing homes and the like - at least around here.

[smokymtnsteve]

Pills becoming powder and capsule breaking open is another problem with hiking with meds,

I always package my daily meds in small 1x2 zip lock bags and then place these bags inside a nalgene jar, along with the silica gel pack that came in the original packaging, as I use the daily bags I place the emptys back into the Nalgene jar to keep the other ones tightly packed so they don't bounce and move, turning into powder or the capsules rubbing and breaking open. if you need a little more packing as time goes U can use a little TP...it is very important to prevent the meds from bouncing and rubbing, this could be a problem with having your pharmacy bubble pack them for U.

I rotate the empty bags to the bottom of the jar periodically, also sinece my meds are temp sensitive I keep the nalgene jar inside a fleece stuff sack,

the sun shining on your pack can melt gel caps real fast,,,wraping your meds inside a piece of fleece, long underwear or wool sock is a good insulator.

[lostjohn]

You may need to make sure that the original container or original label is used, as well. I've noticed in newspaper crime reports that one of the charges is "carrying prescription medicine in other than the original container". I'm guessing that some states require that some prescription meds be carried in the original container. Does anyone know for sure?

I don't know about the state laws but whenever I travel out of the country, I do make sure my medications are well labeled. Also taking unlabeled medicine into an environment that might make them available to others could cause some serious problems. I am sure all of us take precautions to prevent this but it could happen. Also, in the event of an emergency, someone else could assist us if they are marked as well as having a record for the doctor.

When traveling I also take a second set of prescriptions in case of loss.
Praise God, I have gone from taking many pills per day to just one pill.