Safe Storage
Once prescription medicines enter your home, follow these storage guidelines provided by the Colorado Consortium for Prescription Drug Abuse Prevention to help protect yourself and your loved ones from the dangers of misuse.
What is safe?
Tips from Take Meds Seriously on safe storage.
Lock it up
Keep prescriptions in a drawer or cabinet that can be locked or in a a lock box that is out of sight. Medication lock boxes or combination locks may be purchased online or at many local pharmacies.
Monitor your medicine
Keep a list of all medications in the house and track how much you've used and how much remains. This method will allow you to immediately recognize if medication is missing.
Store as Directed
Prescription medications normally require storage in a cool, dry place or may need to be refrigerated. You can always consult your pharmacist if you are unsure.
Please note, kitchens and bathrooms can become hot and humid, making them an improper storage site.
Always use the original container the medicine came in. Make sure the label remains attached and all child-resistant caps are secured. Do not combine medications in a single bottle.
For more storage tips and information download this infographic provided by Take Meds Seriously.
