August 26, 2011
Give Your Medicine Cabinet a Makeover!
Walgreens pharmacist Shereif Sorial gave tips on how to reorganize your medicine cabinet, starting with expired medication.
"Expiration dates are for real. Once dates are reached, products become less effective," Sorial explained.
As for four must-haves medicines you should always have handy, Sorial said, "Walgreens-brand Tylenol; two kinds of anti-allergy medication, one long-acting and one short; Benadryl, liquid form; and antacid tablets."
For more information and the best ways to dispose of unused medication, visit FDA.gov!