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Medication Expiry Check and Replacement
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A focused routine to identify expired or unclear medications, remove them, and restock with unexpired replacements; do this monthly or after medication changes.
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Medication Expiry Check and Replacement
A focused routine to identify expired or unclear medications, remove them, and restock with unexpired replacements; do this monthly or after medication changes.
⏱ 30분 ★ 쉬움
현재
A medicine cabinet and bathroom drawers contain prescription and over-the-counter medications with mixed or unknown expiration dates and partially used containers.
기대
All expired or unclear medications are separated and logged, unexpired replacements are restocked into labeled compartments, and items for disposal are packaged with disposal instructions noted.
재료
- • Zip-top bag — 1 piece
- • Medication log sheet or printed list — 1 sheet
도구
- • Permanent marker — 1
- • Phone or pen — 1
단계
- 01 Set up workspace and gather suppliesClear a counter, lay out the log sheet, zip-top bag, marker, and phone; put on gloves if you use them⏱ 5분
- 02 Inspect and sort all medication containersRemove each container, read the label for name, dosage, lot, and expiration date; place expired or unreadable items into the zip-top bag and group unexpired items separately⏱ 9분
- 03 Log expired items and determine replacementsFor each expired or unclear item, record name, strength, lot/expiry (if available), and note whether a replacement is needed or a refill must be requested⏱ 5분
- 04 Restock and label medication compartmentsReturn unexpired medications to their designated compartments in date order, label sections with medication categories and earliest expiry, and move partial bottles to a short-term area⏱ 6분
- 05 Prepare disposal and update shopping/reminder listSeal the bag of expired items, attach a note with disposal instructions or pharmacy return intent, and add needed replacements to your shopping or refill list⏱ 5분