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SS-31 Peptide vs FDA-Approved Medications: TSA Treatment Comparison
TSA Liquid Exemption Allowed under medical necessity exemption Automatically exempt under 3-1-1 rule medical exception Both qualify. Peptides require additional documentation proof Required Documentation Prescriber authorization letter on letterhead Prescripti
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- TSA Liquid Exemption
- Allowed under medical necessity exemption
- Automatically exempt under 3-1-1 rule medical exception
- Both qualify. Peptides require additional documentation proof
- Required Documentation
- Prescriber authorization letter on letterhead
- Prescription label or pharmacy bottle
- Research compounds need explicit prescriber attestation
- Temperature Control
- Must maintain 2–8°C; FRIO wallet or medical cooler required
- Same. Insulin and peptide hormones require refrigeration
- No difference in storage protocol. Both denature above 8°C
- Secondary Screening Likelihood
- 40–50% of research peptide travelers report additional questions
- 5–10% unless vial quantity exceeds typical 30-day supply
- Research peptides trigger more scrutiny due to unlabeled vials
- Reconstitution Supplies Allowed
- Bacteriostatic water, syringes, alcohol swabs permitted in carry-on
- Same. Mixing supplies allowed with medication
- Carry supplies and peptide together; separate bags increase flag risk
- International Import
- Requires country-specific import permit or advance customs notification
- Prescription label usually sufficient for personal use quantities
- Research peptides face stricter cross-border rules than approved drugs