One in five people is incorrectly storing their medicines in a bathroom cabinet, a new survey has found. Experts warned that keeping drugs in a warm and humid place can have an effect on their efficacy.
A poll of 2,200 UK adults, shared with the PA news agency, found that 19% store their medicines in their bathroom or shower room. Meanwhile, the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) survey, conducted by YouGov, found that 45% of adults keep their medicine supply in the kitchen.
This could also lead to problems with medicines if they are stored near a heat source such as an oven or hob. Medicines can also go off if they are exposed to sunlight – for example on a windowsill.
