I would only endorse that in the case of oral medication self-administered. The nursing association is supportive of that. I've heard it stated by others that, if any of us looked in our medicine cabinet today, we would find equally toxic cocktails that could be select as an alternative to what might be prescribed. So, while it's a calculated risk, it's one we are comfortable with.
On May 4th, 2016. See this statement in context.