Many of us have given our homes a spring clean in recent weeks, purged our sock drawers and spice racks – but the medicine cabinet rarely gets a look-in.
Most of us only ever think about it when we’ve sliced open a finger or our head is pounding but it’s important to declutter medical supplies each year.
An annual review of prescriptions, over-the-counter medicines and bits and pieces such as plasters will make sure you’re fully equipped – and could even save your life.
Using an old product won’t necessarily land you in hospital, but it won’t work effectively, either. Where you keep your pills and potions matters, too.
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