Health Services

Storing Medication

Proper storage of medication can ensure the safety of your medicines and give you the maximum intended benefit.

  • Store medicines away from heat and direct light which may cause the medicine to break down.
  • Prevent exposure to moisture. Store capsules or tablets away from the bathroom, kitchen sink and other damp places. Moisture may cause the medicine to break down. Also, after opening your medicine container, remove any cotton plug as it could draw moisture into the container.
  • Keep medicine in its original container so the label will help identify what it is.
  • Do not store medicines in the refrigerator unless directed to do so.
  • Do not freeze liquid medicines.
  • Do not leave medicines in an automobile for long periods of time.
  • Keep medicines out of the reach of children.
  • Discard outdated medicines that are no longer needed. Also, be sure that any discarded medicine is out of the reach of children.
  • When traveling, carry your medicine with you rather than putting it in your checked luggage. Checked luggage may get lost or misplaced or may be stored in very cold or hot areas.

Hospital Pharmacy

Phone

Main

571-231-3224, Option 2

Pharmacy Refills

1-800-377-1723

Hours

Monday–Friday: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday and Holidays: Closed

Location

Oaks Pavilion, Floor 1, Room O1.700

Form

Prescription Request Form

Links

e-Prescribing
Poison Prevention
Q-Anywhere
Storing Medication
Taking Medication

Exchange Pharmacy

Phone

571-231-3224, Option 2

Hours

Monday–Friday: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday and Holidays: Closed

Location

Fort Belvoir Exchange

8651 John J. Kingman Road,
Fort Belvoir, VA 22060

DiLorenzo Pharmacy

DiLorenzo Pharmacy is available to DoD beneficiaries who have been granted access to the Pentagon

Hours

Monday–Friday: 7:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Weekends and Holidays: Closed

Third Thursday of each Month:
Closed from Noon to 4 p.m. for training

Location

DiLorenzo Pentagon Health Clinic Pharmacy

The Pentagon, Concourse (2D1076)
Across from the Fort America Store
Washington, D.C. 20310

Links

Q-Anywhere Web Portal

Dumfries Pharmacy

Phone

Main

703-441-7690

Pharmacy Refills

1-800-377-1723

Hours

Main

Monday–Friday: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Saturday: 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Sunday and Holidays: Closed

NOTE: Last patient check-in at designated closing time.
Drive-Thru

​Monday–Friday: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Saturday: 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Sunday and Holidays: Closed

NOTE: Last patient check-in 30 min. prior to closing time.

Location

Dumfries Health Center

3700 Fettler Park Drive
Dumfries, VA 22025

Fairfax Pharmacy

Phone

Main

571-432-2790

Pharmacy Refills

1-800-377-1723

Hours

Monday–Friday: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Saturday: 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Sunday and Holidays: Closed

Location

Fairfax Health Center

4375 Fair Lakes Court
Fairfax, VA 22033

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