Medications

I and my wife are somewhat dependent on prescription medications. So in an emergency I have tried various ways to have at least a small stock pile of medication we rely on. In some cases where insurance was an issue and medication cost were affordable I would skip the insurance and buy what I needed out right and pay cash. When the cost was prohibitive I would get the prescriptions refilled as early as possible each month, as early as the insurance company would allow. In this way you can add 3, 4, 5 days a month to your stock of on hand medication. In this way I have been able to build up a 6 month supply of some of the medication needed by my wife and myself.

If you make your self up a 72 hour bag or bug out bag or what ever you elect to call it don't forget to include a small supply of your medications.

Other medications that would be worth while to stock up on include but are not limited to otc;
Aspirin
Tylenol
Ibuprofen
Cold Eeze (sp?) really does work for cutting a cold short.
Other cold and flu remedies
topical ointments for, cuts and scrapes, muscle aches and general pain relief.
this can include Ben-Gay, aspercream for pain, or anti bacterial cremes for small open wounds.
Don't forget the band aids of various sizes and a box or two of Nitrile gloves or the cheaper plastic gloves work OK for small but messy jobs.

I once worked as a Nurses Aid and used to tell my co workers I could handle any messy job around as long as I had gloves. That included handling of the deceased and of course diaper changes.

also don't forget disinfectant sprays like Lysol, or hand sanitizer gels.

And soap.

This of course is only a small list of what can and should be in your supply for you and family. Do not use anything you do not have the training for unless it is a dire emergency. The do or die type. If you keep on hand items that a professional would or should use that is great. Try to find a professional to be a part of your team, or take some basic to advanced first aid classes. Even a local community college may offer EMT training at an affordable price.

Peace