Safe Pharmacy

Do you live in an area affected by hurricanes? ⚠️📢 Prepare for tropical storms by building an emergency kit, including any medications you might need.

Create a list of your prescription medications to include in your emergency supplies, and pack extra nonprescription medications.

Learn what you need and how to pack an emergency kit: ✅ ready.gov/kit

On , we support evidence-based substance use prevention and stand with the 63 million people living with drug use disorders worldwide – many of whom still cannot access treatment and harm reduction services they need.

Barriers to care are not inevitable. With the right policy, this can change.

WHO is calling for balanced, evidence-based drug policies that prioritize health, uphold human rights and ensure access to essential medicines for pain relief, palliative care, mental health and substance use disorders.

Fair, people-centred care for everyone who needs it is possible and can be a core part of universal health coverage.

Did you know that activated charcoal can treat poisoning?

It's important to understand that prescription activated charcoal used to treat poisoning in the ER is not the same as over-the-counter activated charcoal products. It is also different than charcoal briquettes, which may have been treated with dangerous chemicals.

Do not try to treat a poisoning with activated charcoal at home. Learn more about activated charcoal and its uses on National Capital Poison Center's website. 🔗 poison.org/articles/activated-charcoal