- Store them in a secure and dry place. Invest in a home lock box.
- Do not leave your medicine out on a counter or in plain view. This makes them easy to steal.
- Count your pills regularly to check for missing medication.
- Never share your medications.
- Don’t discuss your medications with others.
- Discussing your prescriptions around people can make you an easy target for someone looking to get pain medicine. Your medicine is your business.
- Dispose of your unused medications.
- Check out our drop box locations page to find a drop box nearest you. Disposing of pills in this manner ensures for a safe and secure disposal, preventing medicine from falling in the wrong hands.