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nutless1 (imported) wrote: Sun Jul 02, 2017 7:39 pm My doctor also told me by U.S. FDA regulation an Androgel prescription can only ve written for 6 months as testosterone is in a drug class of controlled substance because of the risk of abuse and misuse. And the 6 month blood test isrequired to renew the prescription, to document continued need for the drug, to avoid abuse or misuse of the drug.

I have yet to travel by airline while carrying Androgel.

My mail order pharmacy requires a renewal of Androgel every 6 months. I just go online and request a renewal. They send it to my physician who renews it.

The main issue is that a 12 month supply puts me into the prescription drug donut hole so by the time I place my order for the last 3 months of the year the cost is about $150 per bottle. They send 3 bottles at a time for a 90 day supply.

I have asked questions about supplying and transporting Testosterone. My doctor informs me that, subject to state laws, Testosterone can only be prescribed for 6 months at a time because of the drug classification. Some drug suppliers will limit to dispensing 3 months or 1 month per prescription. I have failed to get a response from TSA. My contacts at the airport report that there is A LOT of discretion allowed to individual TSA inspectors in interpreting rules. Some do not consider Testosterone to be " essential medication" as it is not needed to support life. Also, some require an original prescription to be presented at the time of inspection. I am sure that there are also inspectors who either abuse the rules or are ignorant of them. You are allowed to appeal to the TSA supervisor if you disagree with a decision. I don't know if this is a wise idea or not. --FLO--

2deadballs (imported) wrote: Tue Jul 04, 2017 11:23 pm Unfortunately I did not keep a copy of the pre printed notice. It was from the mail order pharmacy that I get Androgel from. I will look into it further and ask my physician. Since Androgel is flammable it may not qualify.

There are a lot of things that are allowed on planes that are flammable. Hair gels, hair sprays, deodorants, your clothes. I don't think that's the prohibition, and a bottle of Androgel is about 3.1 ounces, just over, but you should be able to take it so long as you have your prescription label with you. Frankly, I've never had my 3-1-1 quart bag tossed, nor have I been questioned no matter what I've had in it.

I think this is a non-concern.

I don't know what 3.1 oz is in ml but if >100ml then it has to go in the hold.

I wear contact lenzes and they do not allow the soloutions in the hand luggage (In 120ml bottles),so I have to charge up four or five storage cases before I fly.

I usually pack a couple of syringes in my backpack and a small (2ml) vial of test in the clear resealable bag along with my toothpastes and deodarant sticks.

Never had a problem.

3.1 ounce is about 92ml

You know what would be awesome? If people would read the information in the link I provided before commenting further. MEDICATIONS ARE EXEMPT! *ugh* I have traveled numerous times on planes with 2 bottles of Androgel because of the lengths of my trips. Not once have I been denied to take it in my hand baggage.

Go ahead and keep armchair quarterbacking this to death if it makes you feel better. It doesn't change the fact your medications, to include Androgel are allowed on board the plane. Period.

But what the hell do I know? I've only done it multiple times.