3 Drug Tips - Plan Ahead Of The Hurricane

Updated September 16, 2020

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If you're in the path of an incoming hurricane, and take prescription medications, then you want to read this, so that you can be prepared in advance. I ran across a news feed that attributed these 3 excellent tips to Walgreens.

1. If you evacuate, get to a safe location first and refill your medication at a pharmacy there. Walgreens says if you have a patient record with them, any Walgreen store in the nation can access it.
2. Take a waterproof bag with your current medication - even if the bottle is empty. The information on the bottle label will help the pharmacist refill your medicine once you arrive at your destination.
3. Keep a written record of your current prescriptions in your valuable papers file. If you're taking several prescription drugs, it's an especially good idea to keep a record of your current dosage and doctor's contact information.

Stay safe and be well.

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