Medicine Planning

Store medicines according to the instructions for the exact product you use. For many products, that means a dry indoor location protected from heat and direct light. Others require refrigeration or different arrangements. Choose the location after reading the label. A convenient cupboard is useful only if its conditions suit the contents and access is … Read more

Medicine storage and emergency planning begin with the products your family actually uses. Know their storage requirements, keep an accurate medication list, and agree how to contact your pharmacy or prescriber if normal access is interrupted. A useful plan should help answer three questions: where are the medicines, how should they be kept, and who … Read more