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Best way to store medication in this heat wave

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Hi

I haven’t seen any advice during this hot weather about storing medications, so my question is, with temperatures in the mid thirties and higher, the temperature indoors is high too. My Eltroxin says not to store above 25 degrees, so I’ve been keeping it in the fridge, is this ok?

I’d be really grateful for some knowledgeable advice on this. Thank you.

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I keep mine in the fridge as it’s cool and dry, up near the eggs, not low down and away from the drainage hole. You can keep them in a cool room provided it is below 25 centigrade most of the time.

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Thank you!

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Tiggywink

My Eltroxin says not to store above 25 degrees, so I’ve been keeping it in the fridge, is this ok?

In original packaging and still sealed in blister pack should be fine.

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Thank you!

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