When the weather turns hot, most of us remember sunscreen and water. But what about our medicines? Heat can quietly damage medicines, making them less effective or even unsafe. As heatwaves become more common in the UK and globally, knowing how to store medicines properly is becoming essential.
Medicines are more sensitive to temperature than people may realise. Many are designed to be stored below 25°C, ideally between 15°C and 25°C. Specific storage requirements, such as refrigeration (between 2°C and 8°C), will be listed on the packaging.
