Why are medicine cabinets in the bathroom?

A medicine cabinet is a great place to keep grooming tools or toiletries, but despite the name, it's a terrible place to store medications. The temperature and humidity of a bathroom can make medications go bad more quickly than they otherwise would. read more

"The medicine cabinet in the bathroom is the worst place," said Selig Corman, director of Professional Affairs at the Pharmacists Society of the State of New York. Most medicine should be stored at room temperature, between 68 and 77 degrees, and kept away from moisture. read more

Bathroom medicine cabinets are a great way to neatly hide away small toiletry items to give your bathroom a clean look that is free of mess. Medicine cabinets have come a long way since they were first introduced. read more

Most medicines are consumed with water. Availability of ready source of potable water in bathroom and kitchen, have made people accustomed to installing medicine cabinets in bathrooms. However, recent studies have shown that keeping medications in these areas makes them weaker and less effective. read more