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Procedure for taking essential medicines on flights in the current security situation
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Document type:Dear colleague letter
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Author:Department of Health
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Published date:11 August 2006
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Primary audience:Professionals
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Gateway reference:7014
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Pages:1
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Copyright holder:Crown
Further to the change in security procedures at UK airports (10 August 2006) and the need to check all luggage into the hold, the issue of medicines essential for the flight has arisen. This letter from the Deputy Chief Medical Officer gives the procedure agreed with the Department for Transport.
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