How to Store Medicines at Home

Choose the right spot

• A cool, dry cupboard away from direct sunlight works for most medicines.
• Avoid the bathroom and the kitchen counter near the stove — heat and moisture can damage medicines.
• Keep medicines in their original packaging so the label and expiry date stay with them.

Hot weather

During summer, room temperatures can be high. Avoid leaving medicines in a parked vehicle or on a sunny window sill. Medicines that need refrigeration will say so on the label — follow that instruction.

Safety

• Store all medicines out of reach and sight of children.
• Keep each family member's medicines separate to avoid mix-ups.