How to keep medicines safe during a heatwave

Hot weather can seriously affect medications—and some of them can make you more susceptible to the heat. As the UK prepares for its fourth heatwave of the year, here’s what you need to know

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BMJ
Published
2026-07-27
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj-2026-100406
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Climate Change and Health Impacts
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How to keep medicines safe during a heatwave

Elisabeth Mahase
BMJ
Climate Change and Health Impacts
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How to keep medicines safe during a heatwave

Elisabeth Mahase
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Abstract

Hot weather can seriously affect medications—and some of them can make you more susceptible to the heat. As the UK prepares for its fourth heatwave of the year, here’s what you need to know

BMJVol. 394
BMJ Group (United Kingdom)
Openalex Percentile: Top 11%
Climate Change and Health Impacts
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