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January 2011 - Medicine Cabinet Safety

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At the start of every year, many people plan to stick to a new resolution. The National Association of Professional Organizers has designated January as Get Organized month, a fitting time for many to make a plan and figure out where to begin the potentially overwhelming task of getting organized.

One excellent place to start is to organize your medicine cabinet. It’s small, it’s manageable, and it’s important to your health and safety. In fact, Pfizer sponsored a national public awareness and partnership campaign in October 2010 called SMARxT DISPOSAL™, to promote responsible consumer medication disposal while helping to protect our environment. The articles and resources below can help get you going in the right direction as you clear out the old and take good care of your current medications.



 Articles
 

Helpful Tips on the Proper Disposal of Medications (Pfizer)
The cleanout checklist is a handy resource that explains the proper method of disposal of old prescriptions and points out what to look for in your medicine cabinet. Read More.

 

Protecting Against Pharmaceuticals in the Environment (Pfizer)
Responsible protection of the environment includes being aware of the impact on human, animal and plant life if medications are disposed of improperly, as well as educating the public on the proper handling of such materials. Read More.

  Handy Checklist for Getting your Medications in Order (Medicine Cabinet Safety)
It’s easy to get confused when things are out of order. This useful checklist can make it easier for you to be confident that you are taking the right medications that are right for you. Read More.
  The Dangers of Expired Prescription Drugs (Livestrong.com)
Prescription drugs may lose their effectiveness and be unsafe when taken past their expiration date. Chemical changes, potency changes, and/or microorganism contamination can play a role in turning once-beneficial medications into potentially harmful compounds. Read More.


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