Traveling Soon? Your Essential Medication Checklist

The Fun Starts Before Takeoff

Picture this: You’ve landed in your dream destination… only to realize you left your blood pressure medication at home. Now, instead of sipping something tropical, you’re Googling “pharmacy near me” in a language you don’t speak.

Let’s avoid that plot twist, shall we?

Here at Palisade Pharmacy, we’ve put together the ultimate travel medication checklist—so your trip stays fun, stress-free, and 100% postcard-worthy.

1. Your Pre-Trip Pharmacy Pit Stop 🛑💊

About 2–3 weeks before you leave, swing by your local Good Day Pharmacy. Why? Because:

• Refills – You’ll have more than enough meds for the whole trip (plus a little extra for unexpected delays).

• One-and-Done Pickup – We can sync your prescriptions so you grab everything in a single visit.

• Travel-Ready Packaging – Smaller, suitcase-friendly bottles mean more room for souvenirs.

💡 Travel Hack: Going abroad? Get a printed medication list that uses generic names. Way easier to explain if you need a refill in another country.

2. Build Your “Travel Pharmacy” Kit 🧳❤️

Think of it as your personal health toolkit. Include:

• Daily prescription meds (keep them in original containers)

• OTC lifesavers like pain relievers, allergy tablets, antacids, and motion sickness meds

• Mini first-aid kit – bandages, antiseptic wipes, tweezers

• Vitamins/supplements you take regularly

Carry-on = peace of mind. Don’t trust your meds to the baggage carousel gods.

3. Vaccines: Your Pre-Trip Armor 🛡️🌍

Headed somewhere exotic? You might need vaccines for Hepatitis A, Typhoid, or Yellow Fever. Even if you’re staying stateside, a quick flu or COVID booster before you go is a smart move.

📅 Plan ahead—some vaccines take a few weeks to kick in. Our team can check your destination’s requirements and get you ready to roll.

4. Time Zone Tetris 🕰️✈️

Crossing time zones? Some meds can shift schedules easily, but others need precise timing. Ask us how to tweak your routine so your body—and your prescriptions—stay in sync.

5. Customs & Border Control: Smooth Sailing 🛂📄

• Keep meds in original labeled containers

• Bring a copy of your prescriptions or doctor’s note

• Check your destination’s rules—some countries ban certain medications entirely

Quick Grab-and-Go Checklist

✅ All prescriptions filled & packed

✅ Printed med list with generic names

✅ Carry-on stocked with OTC essentials

✅ Vaccines updated

✅ Time zone plan in place

✅ Copies of prescriptions ready

🌟 Bon Voyage from Palisade Pharmacy

Travel is about making memories—not medical emergencies. We’ll help you tick every box on your medication checklist so the only thing you forget is… what day it is.

Stop by Palisade Pharmacy before your next trip—we’ll pack the peace of mind, you pack the sunscreen.