Improper medicine storage at home significantly reduces drug effectiveness, a common yet overlooked issue. Heat, humidity, and light degrade medications faster than expiry dates suggest, compromising ...

Dr. Todd Ellerin, deputy chair of medicine at South Shore Health, discusses proper medication storage in extreme heat. Dr. Todd Ellerin, deputy chair of medicine at South Shore Health, discusses ...

Many of us keep our medications in a bathroom medicine cabinet, but experts say that’s not the most appropriate place. “Storing them in the bathroom can introduce moisture to the medications, which ...

How should I store this medication? Proper storage of medications ensures they work effectively. Most medications need to be stored in a cool, dry place. “That place may not be your bathroom medicine ...

Medically reviewed by Kristie Reed, PharmD Taking expired medications might make them less effective for treating conditions.Proper storage can extend a medication's effectiveness past the expiration ...