| - Medications are stored away from hazardous materials
- Medications are not stored in light, moisture and heat conditions
- Store medications in a cool, dry place, away from light
- Storing medications in a kitchen cabinet is recommended over storage in the bathroom
- Refrigerator temperature is between 36 and 46 F
- Medications are NOT stored with foods
- No outdated, stopped or expired medications are stored
- Flush old medications to avoid children or pets getting into them
- Contact your Pharmacist and discard medications if you cannot read the label
- All medications requiring refrigeration are stored properly
- Keep a record of medications and organize schedule taking the right med at the right time (DoseTime® System)
- Multiple dose vials are labeled with the date first used (Insulin)
- Medications are kept in the original Pharmacy container
- Medications are never taken in poor or dark lighting
- Wear glasses when taking medications if you need glasses to read
- Medications at bedside are organized properly
- Pharmacy provides drug information for each medication
- Medications are clearly labeled and instructions are followed
- Take medications at the proper time; before or after meals, in the morning, at bedtime, etc.
- Take medications for the entire time they are prescribed
- Keep the Poison Control Centers phone number readily available (1-800-222-1222)
- Call Poison Control regarding medication interactions, effects, identification, overdosing and accidental poisoning
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