Proper Storage of Medications
It’s important to safely store all medicine in your house and manage your medicine inventory. This includes:
- Being aware of expiration dates
- Looking for discolored, dried out or otherwise degraded medicine
- Storing your meds in a cool and dry location
- Putting unwanted medicines in a separate place from currently used medication
- Always keeping medicines in areas where children cannot reach (if possible, in a locked cabinet)
- Always keeping medicine in the bottle in which it came
Remember that improperly stored medication can be harmful to children and animals. Storage is also important until you are ready to dispose of pharmaceuticals.
