Safely storing all medications may help your teen during this crisis.
Things to think about when choosing storage options:
Things to think about when choosing storage options:
You may need to keep some medications where you can access them quickly.
You may have old medications that you can throw away.
Some medications have special storage conditions.
Think about vitamins, supplements, and pet medications in your plan.
There are three main ways to secure medicines and drugs
1. Locked up in a medication lock box, cabinet, or closet
Here are some local options for lock boxes:
Here are some local options for lock boxes:
| Store: | Location: | Price: | Miles from DHMC: |
| Walgreens 9a–7p |
3 Airport Rd., Lebanon, NH 03784 | $15 HSA/FSA eligible |
7.3 mi |
| Staples Mo-Fr: 8a–8p Sa-Su: 9a–7p |
254 Plainfield Rd., Lebanon, NH 03784 | $35–80 | 7.4 mi |
| Walmart 6a–11p |
285 N Plainfield Rd., Lebanon, NH 03784 | Prices vary ($16–50+) | 7.7 mi |
Pros
- Best option for daily medicine use
Cons
- Lock box can be stolen or taken apart
- May need multiple depending on size
2. Safe disposal of unneeded medications
Here are some local options for safe disposal:
Here are some local options for safe disposal:
| Store: | Location: | Mile(s) from DHMC: |
| D-H Pharmacy at Centerra 9a–7p |
12 Centerra Pkwy., Lebanon, NH 03766 | 1 mi |
| CVS Pharmacy Mo–Fr: 9a–8p Sa–Su: 10a–8p |
79 S. Main St., Hanover, NH 03755 | 3 mi |
| Dick's House Pharmacy 9a–5p |
5 Rope Ferry Rd., Hanover, NH 03755 | 3.5 mi |
| Alice Peck Day Hospital 24/7 |
10 Alice Peck Day Dr., Lebanon, NH 03766 | 4.5 mi |
| Lebanon Police Headquarters 24/7 |
36 Poverty Ln., Lebanon, NH 03766 | 5.6 mi |
Pros
- Free
- Safely get rid of old, unneeded medications
Cons
- Medications need to be in a container or plastic bag
- Most only accept pills
3. Have a friend, neighbor, or family member store medications
Pros
- Free option
- Quick and easy way to get items out of home
Cons
- Can make it challenging if you need to use the medication
Check that the person does not live with anyone who might not be safe around the medication
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