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Travelling with Interferon beta-1b
It is concerning in these times how to travel with needles and vials without having trouble with security checks and customs.
Can you travel without refrigerating Interferon beta-1b?
Yes, you can. Interferon beta-1b does not need refrigeration at the patient. The drug is at room temperature (i.e. max. 25°C).
Air travel with Interferon beta-1b
When travelling, your medication as well as administration devices such as syringes, needles and autoinjectors, belong to you and must be carried in hand luggage. This holds true for Interferon beta-1b as well as insulin injections of a diabetic patient.
In order to avoid problems at security checks and customs at the airport it is recommended to take an attestation of your treating physician along.
