UGS 303 Lecture Notes - Lecture 9: Hepatotoxicity, Amoxicillin, Tylenol (Brand)
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Similar drugs have different storage instructions to be functional. Don"t store pills in bathroom - humid. Sugar coating for vitamins are v. sensitive to moisture and heat. Store bandaids, gauze, ointments, antiseptic in bathroom. Mixed products by pharmacist - deadset expiration date. Otc medication thrown in trash - child overdose poisoning. Pharmacy doesn"t know who is calling in for refills. People pick up medicine for sick patients. Cameras, signatures of patient and person who picked up. Pharmacies can"t usually take back medication unless part of official take back program.