Which practice helps ensure medications are stored securely?

• A. Proper labeling
• B. Segregation of high-alert meds
• C. Secure storage
• D. Adherence to stock rotation

Answer: (C)

Securing medications focuses on controlling access and safeguarding drugs from theft, tampering, and unauthorized use. This means keeping meds in locked storage, using restricted access, and performing regular inventories to verify what is present and where it is. Other practices like proper labeling, segregation of high-alert meds, and stock rotation contribute to safety and effectiveness, but they do not directly ensure that the meds are protected from access by unauthorized individuals. By keeping medications in secure storage, you meet the primary goal of preventing misuse and loss, making it the best choice.