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The healthcare team, eg, physicians, pharmacists, and nurses, must work together to ensure that patients use medications safely. The healthcare team needs to enthusiastically educate patients on correctly storing and administering their medications, especially for pediatric and geriatric patients. The findings of a recent study reveal that a significant number of households in the United States fail to comply with proper medication storage guidelines, thereby increasing the risk of compromising the sterility and stability of the drugs. The findings underscore the importance of pharmacist-led education initiatives to empower patients with the knowledge needed for proper medication storage, ultimately minimizing the risk of accidental ingestion and ensuring optimal therapeutic outcomes.[17] Physicians should discuss the medication with the patient, and the medication administration and storage instructions should be reinforced by the nurse and pharmacist, for example, in an ambulatory care setting.