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I pick up prescriptions at pharmacy drive through. they indicate they spray the automatic drawer with alcohol between customers. does the alcohol evaporate? could it compromise the pill bottle? i could not think so but thought i would check?

Q: i pick up prescriptions at pharmacy drive through. they indicate they spray the automatic drawer with alcohol between customers. does the alcohol evaporate? could it compromise the pill bottle? i could not think so but thought i would check?

: You are correct. You're overthinking things. No worries.

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

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You are correct. You're overthinking things. No worries.

Dr Rueda agreed

Answered 5/26/2021

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Dr. Mitchell Kohl answered

The alcohol used will evaporate extremely quickly. The concentration and time of contact would not be high enough to compromise the plastic.

Answered 5/29/2021

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A member asked:

I pick up prescriptions at pharmacy drive through. they indicate they spray the automatic drawer with alcohol between customers. does the alcohol evaporate? could it compromise the pill bottle? i could not think so but thought i would check?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Dr Rueda agreed

Dr. Mitchell Kohl answered

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Hi! I consulted with you earlier and I apologize for this, however, I just remembered that I have Med through my job at CVS pharmacy instead of Walgreens. Is there any way to change that prescription pick up? Do I call them to change address? Apprecia