Best Emergency Antibiotics Kits for Medical Preparedness

Finally, you can get antibiotics for emergency storage. Everyone needs a medicine plan for emergencies, and one of the main battles when storing antibiotics is simply getting them. Getting FDA-approved antibiotics requires you to have a prescription, which is thankfully much easier now with emergency antibiotics kit companies.

I’ve been testing, reviewing, and storing emergency antibiotics kits for several years now. I hold a degree in Emergency Management and am also well-versed in emergency medical kits from my experience in the military.

My top recommendation is for the Jase Case, a versatile kit that provides coverage for many common situations.

If you are looking for specific kits to address travel, children, or dental emergencies, I’ve tested them and have recommendations for those as well.

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Contents (Jump to a Section)

• Best Emergency Antibiotics Kit
• Travel Antibiotics
• Kids Antibiotics
• Dental Antibiotics
• Comparison Table
• How I Tested
• Why Trust TruePrepper
• What to Look For
  • Value: Cost vs. Benefit
  • Antibiotic Types
  • Ease of Obtaining
  • Versatility
  • Packaging
• Are Fish Antibiotics Safe?
• Who Needs a Kit?
• Sources & References
• Conclusion

Our latest update of the best emergency antibiotics kits adjusted prices for accuracy and added more pictures. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Disclosure»

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Jase Medical has changed the game. Gone are the days of squirreling away antibiotics like contraband; they’ve managed to make getting antibiotics easy and relatively cheap! Their teal case is becoming quite iconic as they’ve branched into several prescription medicine products, but the standard Jase Case is still best for a broad range of emergencies.

As of May 2025, Jase updated its standard kit to include an additional 4 prescriptions and 1 over-the-counter medicine to address even broader medical issues. They also upgraded the case and switched from a guidebook to the more rugged medication cards.

Specifications

• Antibiotics Included: 5
  • 28 x Amoxicillin Clavulanate (875 mg), generic Augmentin
  • 6 x Azithromycin (250 mg)
  • 28 x Ciprofloxacin (500 mg)
  • 120 x Doxycycline (100 mg)
  • 30 x Metronidazole (500 mg)
• Additional Prescriptions: 4
  • 21 x Ondansetron (4 mg)
  • Triamcinolone 0.1% (15g cream)
  • 21 x Methylprednisolone (4 mg)
  • 30 x Celecoxib (100 mg)
• OTC Medicine: 1
  • 12 x Loperamide (2 mg)
• Add-ons Available: 30+
• Reference: MedDeck QR code medication cards
• Case: Zippered teal

Some drawbacks with the Jase Case include the high price, which doesn’t go on sale. Still, comparing the included medication to competitor kits, the price is better than the competition. The prescriptions included won’t cover every ailment you may need antibiotics for, but they have the best coverage of emergency antibiotics prescriptions based on research on antibiotic prescription rates.

My Experience Ordering the Jase Case

When I went through the process the first time in 2023, I was surprised at how fast but thorough it was. The questionnaire asks many questions about your medical history for the doctor to review, but the survey only took me 5 minutes to complete (including the time for me to document the process!) When I reordered the upgraded kit in 2025, it was even easier and faster.

The streamlined ordering process, combined with the fast fulfillment, gives Jase the highest score in our ‘Ease of Obtaining’ metric. You’ll see this with all of their kits- they are very easy to order, and the doctors are very responsive with texts or calls. The included medication cards cover information about the medicine and a troubleshooting guide based on symptoms. The upgraded 2025 case is much better than the previous case, with plenty of room to organize more medical equipment and medicines.

If you are looking for the best emergency antibiotics, EpiPens, or other add-on medications, the new upgraded Jase Case Emergency Antibiotics Kit is still the best scalable option out there.

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One of Jase’s first expansion kits, the Jase Go, is designed for travelers. If you have a pre-planned trip, you can order up a kit designed for ailments that most often hit those traveling overseas, camping, going on road trips, etc.

The antibiotic coverage (13%) isn’t as robust as the original Jase Case, but it tackles a huge range of illnesses and infections. It combines several additional prescription and over-the-counter medications targeting nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. This helps keep you on your feet and moving while you’re on the move.

Specifications

• Antibiotics Included: 2
  • 6 x Azithromycin (250 mg)
  • 14 x Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (180/160 mg)
• Additional Prescriptions: 2
  • 10 x Ondansetron (4 mg)
  • 2 x Scopolamine (1mg patches)
• OTC Medicine: 2
  • 20 x Diphenhydramine (25 mg)
  • 12 x Loperamide (2 mg)
• Add-ons Available: None
• Reference: MedDeck QR code medication cards
• Case: Zippered teal

One downside with the travel kit is that you can’t add on any medications when you put in the order. The list above is what you get, unless you live in Canada, where the Scopolamine patches are swapped for Dimenhydrinate tablets.

If you’re planning to travel the globe, head deep into the woods, or just need a more portable solution, the Jase Go Emergency Medical Kit will keep you moving.

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As a parent, not having medical access combined with not having medication on hand is a nightmare scenario. The pediatric KidCase addresses this concern with a small emergency kit designed for kids. It addresses both frequent and concerning ailments, ranging from dermatitis to pneumonia, with chewables and dissolving medication that is kid-friendly.

Planning is always important to parents, and getting ahead of your kids’ next illness can prevent serious complications, especially if you can’t reach medical assistance. Having kids is one of the moments that galvanized the importance of preparedness for me, and being medically ready is a necessity for more than just peace of mind.

Specifications

• Antibiotics Included: 1
  • 40 x Amoxicillin Trihydrate (250 mg, chewable)
• Additional Prescriptions: 2
  • 20 x Ondansetron (4 mg, dissolving)
  • Hydrocortisone Cream 2.5% (30g)
• OTC Medicine: 2
  • 24 x Ibuprofen (250 mg, chewable)
  • 5 x Dexamethasone (4 mg)
• Add-ons Available: 12
• Reference: Pediatric Jase Case Guidebook
• Case: Zippered teal

Besides the smartly targeted kid-friendly medication included in this kit, it also has the benefit of being eligible for add-on orders. Usually, this is reserved for the higher-priced Jase Case, but being able to get my youngest son a spare EpiPen is just another instance where Jase comes in clutch.

The main downside is that only one antibiotic is included- the case is rounded out with other prescription and OTC medications. Some of these can be just as easy to find on a shelf in a pharmacy. Regardless, having a kit ready to go for my kids is something I’ll hope to not use too often, but will never regret.

Besides the chewable medication and Pediatric guidebook, I like the ability to add-on medications best. This let me stock up on EpiPens and hydrocortisone for my 7 and 10-year-olds. The medication you add-on doesn’t have to come with the kit already, like the hydrocortisone ointment.

Pick up a Jase KidCase Emergency Medication Kit for your kids, grandkids, or whichever child depends on you.

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If you don’t have access to dental care, an infection in your mouth can be one of the most painful experiences out there. Plan ahead with a bare-bones, simple, and effective antibiotic kit designed just for that situation.

This small kit contains just three medications that’ll keep you from reaching for the pliers in an emergency. They work to fight infections, reduce pain and inflammation, and numb localized areas of your mouth. It’s no substitute for a dentist, but it’ll alleviate your symptoms or at least buy you time if you have a more serious condition.

Specifications

• Antibiotics Included: 1
  • 28 x Amoxicillin Clavulanate (125 mg), generic Augmentin
• Additional Prescriptions: 1
  • 30 x Celecoxib (100 mg)
• OTC Medicine: 1
  • Benzocaine, 20% USP (4 oz)
• Add-ons Available: None
• Reference: MedDeck QR code medication cards
• Case: Waterproof plastic

The over-the-counter Benzocaine is a high-strength oral anesthetic (Orajel), which fends off pain similar to the prescription anti-inflammatory Celecoxib. The antibiotic does the heavy work, meant to battle the oral infection, while the painkillers buy time.

This is the downside to the kit- it isn’t a guaranteed medical solution. You’ll still need to seek out a dentist in a true emergency, especially if you need heavy dental work or an extraction. If you can’t find a dentist due to a disaster or emergency, hopefully, you have a copy of Where There Is No Dentist. (We host it for free in our PDF library.)

I like how the MedDeck cards are splash-resistant, making it so I can quickly refer to them in the bathroom without worrying about ruining them. The water-resistant clear case is a nice touch, too, keeping the kit compact but protected.

You need to prepare for dental emergencies, and the Jase UseCase: Dental Emergency Antibiotic Kit is the best targeted solution for the job.

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Comparison Table

Antibiotic Kit	Recommendation	Price*	Included Antibiotics	Best Feature
Jase Case	Overall Best	$289	5	Easy sourcing
Jase Go	Best for Travel	$129	2	Travel focus
Jase KidCase	Best for Kids	$219	1	Kids peace-of-mind
Jase Dental	Best for Dental Emergencies	$99	1	Dental focus
Traditional Pharmacy		$29+	1+	Insurance eligible
Anytime Doctor		$130	3	UK-only coverage
CHW Telehealth Kit		$249	4	Inexpensive
Big Tree Medical		$250	2
Duration Med Kit		$299	4	Expansion options
TWC Emergency Kit		$299	5	Hardshell case
Contingency Medical RPP		$299	5	Hardshell case
Wandr		$299	2
JetSet Meds		$495	2	Broad set of prescription meds

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How I Tested

Our research narrowed the field down to several antibiotics suppliers that I compared: Jase, TWC, Duration Health, Contingency Medical, traditional prescriptions, fish antibiotics, and more.

To compare the services, I looked at the prescriptions offered in standard cases and available add-ons. I also compared pricing and went through each company’s order process to determine which processes were easier and more streamlined.

I compared the different case packaging, including the instructional materials and cases themselves.

Lastly, I pulled all of the research from the CDC, NIH, and WHO to see which antibiotics are being prescribed the most. I used that data to create a model that assigns ‘Antibiotic Coverage’ to each kit, showing the included antibiotics overlap with the historical data.

I focused on antibiotic tablets and prescription kits. We excluded topical over-the-counter antibiotics and antiseptics. Those are definitely useful for first aid kits and prepping, but they address different issues than prescription antibiotics.

We’re always looking for new and better medical strategies, so if you have an antibiotic brand or supplier that you swear by, let us know in the comments. We review most of our roundups annually, so we can always try to pick some up for the next roundup and see if they make the cut, and we can see if they will beat out our top picks.

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Why Trust TruePrepper

Antibiotics can be life-saving medications, but antibiotic stewardship and the appropriate use of antibiotics are growing concerns. That’s why I approached this review with rigor and attention to detail- it’s important for you to be educated not only about the benefits of antibiotics for emergencies, but also the risks.

I’m Sean Gold, and I’m the founder of TruePrepper. I hold a degree in emergency management and am a veteran. I’ve been tracking the various antibiotic kits for several years now and have ordered through several providers for my personal use and testing.

Disclaimer: I am NOT a medical professional, and there is no medical advice resulting from my testing or review of these kits. Always consult a medical professional before administering any antibiotics.

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What to Look For

The best prepper antibiotics for long-term medical storage have several important features to look for. We weighed these in specific proportions to end up with our overall scores for each:

1. Value
2. Antibiotic Types – 40% weight of overall score
3. Ease of Obtaining – 40% weight
4. Versatility – 15% weight
5. Packaging – 5% weight

When you get the right blend of these, you can find reliable antibiotics that will help you treat a variety of infections and ailments. Below, we break down what each of these features means for the antibiotic brands and suppliers that set themselves apart.

Value: Cost vs. Benefit

The amount of money you spend on something like antibiotics shouldn’t blow out your entire budget. This might be tough if you do not have insurance and are getting a prescription filled.

On the flip side, you don’t want to go too cheap or just plain get the wrong thing. There is no reason to resort to fish antibiotics, homeopathic solutions, or anything else now that antibiotics are readily available to store for emergency use.

*Price at the time of the latest update.

You never want to spend too much money on one resource, especially something like antibiotics. While antibiotics are a hot commodity during disasters and emergencies, it’s better to diversify your preparedness equipment to make sure you are covered for a wide range of scenarios. There is a sweet spot where you get high value with not too high a price, which is where our top pick sits.

Antibiotic Types

Many, many types of antibiotics are useful for targeting specific bacterial infections. Most of these fall into families, with the main families being:

• Penicillins – include phenoxymethylpenicillin, flucloxacillin, and amoxicillin
• Cephalosporins – include cefaclor, cefadroxil, cefalexin
• Tetracyclines – include tetracycline, doxycycline, and lymecycline
• Aminoglycosides – include gentamicin and tobramycin
• Macrolides – include erythromycin, azithromycin, and clarithromycin
• Sulfonamides – include co-trimoxazole
• Quinolones – include ciprofloxacin, levofloxacin, and norfloxacin

Some bacteria that cause infections (like MRSA) have become resistant to a wide range of antibiotics, while others have resistance to specific antibiotics.

Inappropriate use of antibiotics can contribute to this resistance, which is why antibiotics are prescription-only in most of the world.

Best Antibiotics to Store

The best antibiotics to stock address a wide range of medical issues. To figure out what the best antibiotics were for emergencies, I dug up historical CDC and WHO prescription rates to rank their importance.

Antibiotic	2023 US Rate (CDC)	2022 US Rate (CDC)	2019 Ethiopia Rate (NHI/WHO)
Amoxicillin	18%	24%	29%
Augmentin	10%	14%	6%
Azithromycin	9%	12%	10%
Doxycycline	8%	7%	6%
Cephalexin	7%	10%	6%
Sulfamethoxazole	5%	6%	3%
Ciprofloxacin	4%	4%	12%
Metronidazole	4%	5%	11%

Including a country like Ethiopia is key when discussing antibiotics for large-scale emergencies. Infections and medical needs shift in those periods, usually looking closer to third-world countries. You can notice from the data above that Amoxicillin, Cipro, and Metronidazole all see much higher prescription rates there.

That is why I weighed the Ethiopian numbers into the ‘Antibiotic Coverage’ calculation as 1/3 of the values. The 2023 US rate was weighed for the remaining 2/3.

Emergency Antibiotic Kit Coverage

Because there is a wide range of antibiotics a kit can include, kits have different medical coverage. To compare the various services, we looked at how the included antibiotics overlapped with the top types in the list above:

The only way to access the over 100 different types of antibiotics and various prescription doses is to visit a doctor and get a script. Still, many kits can tackle the majority of infections needing antibiotics with just a handful of the common types.

Ease of Obtaining

Our top pick wasn’t even an option a few years ago. To get antibiotics for emergency storage, you’d have to get a little creative. Thankfully, that’s no longer the case, and antibiotics are easier than ever to store.

Doctors are increasingly concerned about bacterial resistance to antibiotics, so it is understandable why antibiotics are controlled behind the counter across most of the world. As long as you understand that you should only use antibiotics under a doctor’s direction, you won’t be contributing to the problem.

Many of these emergency antibiotic companies have you fill out a survey that is forwarded to a doctor for review. In my order with Jase, this survey took 5 minutes to fill out, but was extremely thorough about my intended use, medical history, and medical support structure. Their attention to detail highlighted their committed balance between emergency availability and antibiotic stewardship.

No less than 19 hours later, a doctor licensed in my state reached out to me to confirm everything was in order and to reiterate the importance of emergency use and antibiotic stewardship. My prescriptions were filled one state away, so it shipped quickly, too, and I had the bag in hand three days later.

After sifting through the various emergency antibiotic kit ordering processes, here are the rankings:

Versatility

The versatility of an antibiotics supplier is related to the different types of medicine they ship (both prescription and over-the-counter) beyond their basic kit. The basic kits are what we compared up until this point, but convenient add-ons can be helpful when you are rounding out your emergency medicine storage.

Jase, for example, lets you tack on a wide variety of prescription medicines and offers different types of kits based on what you need. Some kits, like the Lifesaver line from Duration Health, include all of these add-ons and can cost several thousand dollars.

Antibiotics Shelf Life

Store antibiotics in a cool and dry spot, and they’ll last for years. I prefer to keep them out of reach of kids (of course), and in a cool spot so I won’t have to cycle them out until at least 5 years from now. Antibiotics in portable kits exposed to temperature swings will degrade faster, so you’ll need to watch those and reorder as needed.

Since all antibiotics are from pharmacies, they all pretty much have the same shelf life at this point. The variance occurs with the delivery method: powder, capsules, pills, oral suspension, eyedrops, and topical cream can all affect the shelf life and how well the antibiotics keep.

While most dry antibiotics expire 2-3 years after manufacture, some, like Amoxicillin suspension, will only last 7-10 days. None of the kits we compared included suspension, except for a few with eyedrops (for pink eye) that last longer than a year on the shelf.

Packaging

If you are taking your prepper antibiotics kit to go in a portable first aid kit, you don’t need an entire pharmacy. Survival kits are optimized to have the lowest weight because you never know when an emergency will require you to hoof it long distances.

Antibiotics, even in stockpile amounts, are lightweight and don’t take up much space. Almost every emergency medical supply company that we reviewed provided a small case to contain the prescription medicine. The cases themselves won’t be showing up on our best survival backpack review anytime soon, as they aren’t very durable, but they get the job done.

In addition to the kit cases themselves, they are also usually packaged with guidebooks or, at the very least, medication pamphlets.

Guidebooks

In their latest update, Jase switched their kits (except for the pediatric) over to the MedDeck system. This works much better than competitors’ guidebooks (and their old guidebook) because it removes all of the irrelevant information. When you order add-ons, the corresponding MedDeck cards are included, so you have quick reference medical guide that starts very concise and scales with your actual needs.

The cards themselves are thicker than guidebook pages and are splash-resistant, which is always good if things are getting messy. The new system is a great lesson in efficiency, which I appreciate as an industrial engineer and as a prepper.

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Are Fish Antibiotics Safe?

No, it is not safe to take fish antibiotics.

While you may have historically seen prepping sites comparing various antibiotics with fish versions, there are several major issues. These include:

• Regulations – The FDA, CDC, and other health agencies stress that people should not consume vet antibiotics and have stepped up enforcement.
• Safety – Inspection, packaging, and storage are not the same.
• Price – Fish antibiotics aren’t cheaper than emergency antibiotic kits.

Fish antibiotics are manufactured for fish. They aren’t handled and controlled in the same way to prevent antibiotic misuse.

Now that some fish antibiotics are made in FDA-approved facilities and are FDA-approved (for fish), you can find them once again on the market.

What About the FDA Shutdown?

The FDA went after many vet supply stores in 2023, including Chewy and Fishick, for selling OTC animal antibiotics, as reported by Reuters in late December. This resulted in over-the-counter fish antibiotics being almost impossible to find for a period.

However, the FDA’s main concern in their letter to Midland Vet Services (the manufacturer of Aqua-Mox) was the simple fact that the antibiotics were not listed with the FDA or manufactured in an FDA-approved facility.

What Changed?

As of 2025, fish antibiotics are back, switching from Midland Vet Services to AquaSoma Labs for fish antibiotic sourcing. Direct-to-consumer sellers have been returning, selling AquaSoma-branded fish antibiotics.

Here is the evolution of the fish antibiotic names based on the manufacturer:

Antibiotic Type	Midland Vet Services	Thomas Labs	AquaSoma Labs
Amoxicillin	Aqua-Mox	Fish Mox	Fix Mox
Cephalexin	Aqua-Ceph	Fish Flex	Fix Flex
Ciprofloxacin	Aqua-Cipro	Fish Flox	Fix Flox
Doxycycline	Aqua-Doxy	Fish Doxy	Fix Doxy
Metronidazole	Aqua-Zole	Fish Zole	Fix Zole
Azithromycin	Aqua-Zithro Birds	Bird Zithro	Fix Zithro
Clindamycin		Fish Cin	Fix Cin
Sulfameth/Trimethoprim		Fish Sulfa Forte	Fix Sulfa
Penicillin		Fish Pen	Fix Pen
Erythromycin		Fish Mycin
Fluconazole			Reef Flux

Safety

Fish antibiotics are much less safe than prescription antibiotics. Besides being manufactured in FDA-approved facilities with medical-grade manufacturing, the antibiotics are stored in temperature-controlled areas to maintain effectiveness.

They also have tamper-proof seals and child-proof lids on the packaging, preventing emergencies from overconsumption. While I was comparing fish antibiotics to prescription antibiotics, I also found that fish antibiotics often had a strong residual odor inside the bottle.

Also, many of the retailers of fish antibiotics are short-lived Shopify stores. They do not have reputable track records, and you’ll notice the big veterinary supplies (like Chewy, PetCo, etc) no longer supply the antibiotics.

Price

When comparing fish antibiotics to our pick for the best emergency antibiotics kit, the fish versions cost significantly more. A comparable ‘kit’ of fish antibiotics would cost you over $400, a whopping 48% more than our top pick.

If you’re trying to find cheap antibiotics that are easy to get, going through a prescription emergency kit service is the best option by far.

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Who Needs a Kit?

Antibiotics are an essential part of a survival first aid kit, and they are essential in almost every in-place and mobile survival kit. Whether you use a supplier or piece together your own, an antibiotic kit makes sense for preparedness.

At the very least, you should have them in your home as part of your in-place first aid kit:

• Survival First Aid Kit

Luckily, they are not as hard to come by anymore. On rare occasions, some people have allergic reactions to antibiotics, so you should check with your doctor before adding prepper antibiotics to your kits on hand (if you haven’t already).

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Sources & References

All of our experience and the testing we do to determine the best prepper antibiotics supplier are useless without listing our research sources and references. We leaned on these for the book knowledge that we paired with our hands-on testing and practical military and prepping experience:

Aminov, R. (2009). The role of antibiotics and antibiotic resistance in nature. Environmental Microbiology. Volume 11. Issue 12. Pages 2970 – 2988. (Source)

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2022). Outpatient Antibiotic Prescriptions — United States, 2022. National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (NCEZID), Division of Healthcare Quality Promotion (DHQP). (Source)

Mazer-Amirshahi, M., et al. (2017). Newly approved antibiotics and antibiotics reserved for resistant infections: Implications for emergency medicine. The American Journal of Emergency Medicine. Volume 35. Issue 1. Pages 154 – 158. (Source)

Roberts, E., et al. (2022). Nonprescription fish antibiotics: Are they the same as those prescribed to humans? JADA Foundational Science. Volume 1. (Source)

Yimenu, D., et al. (2019). Assessment of Antibiotic Prescribing Patterns at Outpatient Pharmacy Using World Health Organization Prescribing Indicators. Journal of Primary Care & Community Health. Volume 10. (Source)

Zang, W., et al. (2020). Online availability of fish antibiotics and documented intent for self-medication. PLoS ONE. Volume 15. Issue 9. (Source)

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Conclusion

Having antibiotics on hand can literally be a lifesaver during an emergency or disaster. Supply chain disruption and power outages occur with most regional disasters and national catastrophes, and antibiotics will be tough to get. Don’t let an infection threaten your life.

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