Travelling with Prescription Drugs?
Rexall Pharmacists Can Help
Prescriptions for Travel
Our pharmacy team can collaborate with prescribers to obtain prescriptions for common, preventable travel-related illnesses, including malaria, altitude sickness, traveller’s diarrhea, and more.
Common Travel Prescription Medications.
International Travel Prescription Medication
Before you travel, check that your prescriptions are legal in the country you’re visiting and whether prior approval is required.
Malaria
If you’re travelling to an area where malaria is present, anti-malarial medication may be recommended before, during, and after your trip.
Altitude Sickness
If your plans involve high altitudes, talk to your pharmacist about medications that can help prevent or treat altitude sickness.
Traveller’s Diarrhea
Talk to your pharmacist about preventative options including vaccines, antibiotics, and over-the-counter medication.
Expert Tips for Travelling with Prescription Medication
Book a travel health consultation before you go
Confirm your prescriptions are legal, refill prescriptions, and get recommended travel medications.
Keep prescriptions in original, labelled packaging
Make security checks easier and avoid mixing up medications.
Bring copies of your original prescription
Prepare for customs inspections and easier replacement of lost medication.
Pack extra medication in multiple bags
Prepare for unexpected delays and lost or stolen baggage.
Find All Your Travel Essentials at Rexall
Travel Health Consultations
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Travel Vaccines
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Over-The-Counter Travel Medications
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Travel Essentials
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I travel with my prescription medication on a plane?
Yes. Bring prescriptions in your carry-on, keep them in their original labelled packaging, and bring a copy of your prescription.
What if my prescription is illegal in my travel destination?
Book a travel health consultation. A pharmacist can review your medication and work with your physician to help find an appropriate alternative.
Can I travel with someone else’s prescription?
Rules vary by country. Contact the foreign representatives in Canada for each country you plan to visit before you leave.
How do I get a copy of my prescription for travel?
Talk to your Rexall Pharmacist or the healthcare provider who originally wrote the prescription.
Questions about medications for travel? Book a travel health consultation.
Get vaccines and medications recommended for your destination.