How do I store my medication?
Please rotate your medication stock or extra equipment to make sure you use the products with the earliest expiry date first. It is important to ensure your medication and extra equipment are always kept out of the reach and sight of children, pets, and vulnerable adults
Fridge storage (cold chain) products
- Store within a fridge in the home, not an outhouse or garage; this will help reduce the risk of the medication going outside of intended storage conditions
- Set your fridge to maintain a temperature of 2–8 degrees Celsius
- Store your medication on the middle shelf of the fridge avoiding contact with the back and sides to reduce the risk of freezing the medication
- If using your fridge, please protect your medication from food spills – for example, by storing your medication inside a clean and dry plastic container
Room temperature (ambient) products:
- Store in a cool, dry, safe place. Ensure they are always kept out of the reach and sight of children, pets, and vulnerable adults
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