If you are travelling while taking Wegovy®, it is important to store your medication correctly to ensure the treatment remains safe and effective. Improper storage, such as accidental freezing or overheating, can affect the quality of the medication.
Use this guide to understand:
How to safely use cooler bags and ice packs.
Important airline and security rules for pens and needles.
What documentation you may need for international travel.
General travel tips for Wegovy®
Maintaining the correct temperature is particularly important when travelling.
A Wegovy® pen that is already in use can be stored for up to 6 weeks at a temperature below 30°C. Before first use, a Wegovy® pen should be stored in a refrigerator between 2°C and 8°C.
Extra care is required in warmer climates.
Temperature Control: If you are travelling to a destination where temperatures may exceed 30°C, you must keep Wegovy® in a cooler bag between 2°C and 8°C.
CRITICAL: Avoid Freezing: When using a dedicated medication travel case or cooler bag, do not place the Wegovy® pen directly against an ice pack. Direct contact can cause the medication to freeze and make it unsuitable for use. Use a cloth or another layer of padding to separate the pen from the ice pack.
Light Protection: Keep your pens in their original packaging to protect the medication from direct heat and light.
Flying with Wegovy®
When flying, follow these steps to protect your medication and help make the security process as smooth as possible:
Hand Luggage: Keep Wegovy® in your hand luggage. Do not place Wegovy® in checked luggage, as the storage conditions may not be suitable for the medication.
Security Preparation: Keep your Wegovy® pen and needles accessible for security screening. Rules for medicines, medical equipment, and liquids can vary depending on the airport and destination. German airports have specific security requirements for hand luggage and medical items.
Sharps Bin Disposal: Rules for sharps containers can vary. Check with your airline and departure airport before travelling to confirm whether your specific sharps container can be carried in hand luggage or needs to be placed in checked luggage.
Identification: Keep the original Wegovy® box with the dispensing label visible so that the medication can be easily identified by airport or security staff.
Before you travel
To prepare for your journey, we recommend taking the following steps:
Check Airline Rules: Review your airline's specific guidelines for carrying prescription medication and needles.
Documentation: Consider carrying a copy of your Wegovy® prescription. You can request a copy of your prescription from the MedExpress support team before you depart.
Check Customs Requirements: Research the customs and entry regulations for injectable medication in your destination country to avoid possible delays.
Key takeaway
Keep Wegovy® in your hand luggage when flying rather than in checked luggage. If you use ice packs, make sure the pen is never in direct contact with the ice pack to prevent freezing.
If your Wegovy® pen is already in use, it can be stored for up to 6 weeks below 30°C. Before first use, the pen should be refrigerated between 2°C and 8°C. Before travelling, also check the requirements of your airline, departure airport, and destination country.
If you still need help after reviewing the information above, additional assistance is available