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What are some tips for stocking a medicine cabinet?
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1. Always read labels and expiration dates before stocking your medicine cabinet.
2. Ensure that all medications are stored in a cool, dry, and dark place.
3. Make sure you have a first aid kit that has basic supplies such as band-aids, antiseptic, ice packs, and cotton swabs.
4. Have a thermometer and other over-the-counter medications on hand such as ibuprofen, allergy medicine, and cold medicine.
5. Keep a separate space for prescription medications, and make sure to check with your doctor regularly to ensure that the medications in your cabinet are up-to-date.
6. Place the medicines you may need in a convenient place for easy access.
7. Keep all medicines away from children.
8. Separate out family members' medications and create labels for each one.
9. Make sure all medications are out of eyesight, but still in an accessible place.
10. Regularly monitor and throw out medications that have passed their expiration dates.