June 14, 2017: SafeMedicationUse.ca Newsletter - Losing Medications Can Spoil Your Vacation
Whenever you go on a vacation, it's important to bring enough medication for the time you will be away. It's also important to take steps to keep your medications safe. Forgetting or losing your medications can spoil your vacation and might put your health at risk. SafeMedicationUse.ca received a report from a consumer who lost his medications while on vacation. During a fishing trip, the consumer was caught in a thunderstorm. His bag, with the medications inside, fell off the boat. The report did not describe whether the consumer experienced any harm, but missing a dose of some medications can be serious. Read more ...• Tips for Practitioners
