Every household has a home pharmacy. But what should it include? It's time for spring cleaning, so now's a good time to clear out the old and bring in the new in line with our checklist of tips.
The windows have been cleaned, the shutters dusted off, and the bathroom scrubbed. Your home has taken on a fresh shine. But there's one more item on the cleaning schedule: the home pharmacy. And there's a lot to consider.
Expired medication is considered to be hazardous waste - in other words, it doesn't belong in the normal refuse sack. You can find a suitable disposal center in your region here. In addition, various pharmacies and drugstores accept medication for proper disposal.
While you're at the pharmacist, take the opportunity to stock up on supplies. Before you buy, consider what you really need (see Checklist). This helps you save costs and no medication is wasted. Nowadays, it is no longer worthwhile hoarding lots of medication at home in case you get sick with influenza, colds and the like. There are some online pharmacies that deliver medicines to your home, such as "unseredrogerie.ch" and "Zur Rose." Often, neighborhood pharmacies also offer a delivery service to your home, saving you the trip outdoors.
Do you know what should really be included in your home pharmacy? Together with our expert, Claudine Gil, trained pharmacy assistant, we have put together a checklist for you:
For known health problems, such as lip herpes or heartburn, you can of course expand your home pharmacy individually.
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