Flying with Zepbound or Wegovy? Here is how to pack pens, handle airport security, keep them at the right temperature, and time doses across time zones.
TSA lets you bring medically necessary liquids and medication in your carry-on over the usual 3.4 oz limit, and unused syringes are allowed when they come with the injectable medicine. Two things are on you: say you have medically necessary liquids at the start of screening, and take them out of your bag to be screened separately. They’re not required to go in a zip-top bag. Labelling is recommended but not required. If you want help arranged in advance, TSA Cares takes calls on (855) 787-2227, 72 hours ahead.
| Situation | What to do |
|---|---|
| Long flight | Keep the pen in your carry-on, away from direct sun |
| Hot car | Never leave pens in a car |
| Hotel | Ask for a fridge; don’t let pens freeze |
| Out of the fridge | Zepbound: up to 21 days, and never back in the fridge afterwards. Wegovy: up to 28 days, between 46°F and 86°F, kept in its carton |
Take your dose on the same day in local time, as long as doses stay far enough apart. The Zepbound label allows changing your dose day if doses are at least 3 days (72 hours) apart. Ask your pharmacist if you’re crossing many zones.
Vials may have stricter storage needs. Ask your pharmacy before you travel.
Grace, 44, flew from New York to London. She packed her Zepbound pen in an insulated case in her carry-on, took her Sunday dose Sunday morning London time, and set a phone reminder in local time.
Yes, in your carry-on. Keep it in its original packaging with the label.
Check your pen’s instructions. If it may have been damaged, call your pharmacy before using it.
Follow your label’s missed-dose instructions, and tell your prescriber.