<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="false"><li>Medicine regulators in the UK are warning the public about the impact of heatwaves on medication usage.</li><li>Medicines left in hot conditions may not work properly and could increase the risk of sunburn, dizziness, or dehydration.</li><li>Recommendations include storing medicines in cool, dry places, staying hydrated, and being cautious in the sun if certain medications make the skin more sensitive.</li><li>The warning also extends to medical devices like blood glucose monitors, which may give unreliable readings if exposed to heat or humidity.</li></ul>

UK’s heatwave warning on medicine usage

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