Medication is wonderful if used correctly for the correct indications, but the same medication can be a poison if used incorrectly or accidentally. Thus, it is of the utmost importance to store the medication in your house correctly.

How to store your medication:

Read the label: At what temperature and light conditions must it be stored? Look for:
- Refrigerate or Do not refrigerate
- Store below or between …
- Protect from light
Select a dry and cool cabinet:
- Cabinets in bathrooms or above stoves get too warm and most.
- Be careful with cabinets against west and north-facing external walls they can become too hot
Keep in original packaging:
- The original packaging and pharmacy sticker give a multitude of information:
  - Which medication is it, and what is its use
  - When the medication expires
  - To whom the medication was prescribed
- Original containers are usually child-proof
Out of sight – Out of reach:
- Choose a high cabinet or fridge shelf
- Keep each person’s chronic medication clearly marked and together
- Organise your general medication in separate containers based on type:
  - Supplements
  - Pain and fever
  - Medication for stomach problems
  - Woundcare
Check your medication cabinet at least yearly for
- Expired medication
- Medication no one will need again
- Damaged containers
- Empty medication containers