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Do you need a medication lockbox?
Experts say lockboxes can reduce accidental poisoning and misuse, and a 2022 study found about 35,000 children under age 6 visit ERs yearly after medication access.
- About 35,000 children under age 6 end up in the ER annually because they access medications they should not, prompting experts to recommend medication lockboxes for safer home storage.
- Survey research of 21,000 people collected from June 2023 to April 2024 suggests nearly 2 in 3 U.S. adults use medications weekly, yet only 4% of caregivers use locked containers despite over 90% expressing willingness.
- Locking high-risk substances like opioids, stimulants such as Adderall, and benzodiazepines like Xanax reduces misuse risk, while some lockboxes offer Bluetooth connectivity for electronic access control.
- Local pharmacies readily carry various medication lockbox styles, while community health departments may offer low-cost or free options to ensure access remains available to trusted individuals only.
- Keep medications away from temperature extremes and out of reach of children, while smaller travel-friendly designs allow caregivers to safely transport supplies during day trips or overnight stays.
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