Sharing prescription medications might seem harmless, especially when helping a friend or family member in pain or discomfort. But what feels like a kind gesture can actually put someone at serious risk. Each prescription is based on a person’s unique health history, weight, age, allergies, and current medications. Passing that same medication to someone else isn’t safe—and it can even be illegal. Here’s why keeping prescriptions personal matters:

• Every Body is Different

  Medications are prescribed based on individual medical conditions, lab results, and known allergies. What works for you might harm someone else.

• Incorrect Dosage Can Be Dangerous

  Even a small difference in dosage can trigger unwanted side effects or fail to treat the condition entirely. Overdoses or underdoses can lead to more severe health issues.

• Masking Serious Conditions

  When someone takes your medication to “feel better,” they might delay getting a proper diagnosis. This could allow an undiagnosed illness to worsen over time.

• Harmful Drug Interactions

  People taking other prescriptions, supplements, or even certain foods may experience dangerous interactions when combining substances not meant for them.

• Legal Consequences

  In many states, sharing or receiving prescription drugs that weren’t prescribed to you is against the law. That includes pain relievers, antibiotics, and medications for anxiety or ADHD.

• Loss of Trust Between You and Your Pharmacy

  Your pharmacist works to keep you safe. Sharing medications undermines the care plan created for you and could jeopardize your health outcomes.

Thomas DRUGS encourages all patients to safeguard their medications and reach out with any questions about proper use. Our pharmacists are here to guide you through safe medication practices and answer concerns discreetly.

Need guidance on your prescriptions? Call Thomas DRUGS today or visit us in-store. We’re here to help you stay safe, informed, and healthy.