Be sure to check the Customs regulations of the country you are visiting if you plan to take any requested medications. Some over-the-counter medications are not allowed. Any medicines that you take should have an expiration date at least eight months after the time you are taking them.
Expensive items such as stethoscopes, blood pressure cuffs, etc., should be put in plastic or fabric resealable bags and packed in your carry-on luggage.
The following new items should be taken out of their original packaging and placed in the lightest possible paper or fabric resealable bags: Band-Aids, bandages and any other items where the weight would be reduced by eliminating the original packaging. Many countries have now banned plastic bags (even reusable).