diff --git a/code/modules/reagents/chemistry/machinery/chem_dispenser.dm b/code/modules/reagents/chemistry/machinery/chem_dispenser.dm
index 43bf594a694..b68fd5f2b56 100644
--- a/code/modules/reagents/chemistry/machinery/chem_dispenser.dm
+++ b/code/modules/reagents/chemistry/machinery/chem_dispenser.dm
@@ -320,13 +320,11 @@
 	ui_interact(user)
 
 /obj/machinery/chem_dispenser/AltClick(mob/user)
-	if(!is_drink)
+	if(!is_drink || !Adjacent(user))
 		return
 	if(user.incapacitated())
 		to_chat(user, "<span class='warning'>You can't do that right now!</span>")
 		return
-	if(!Adjacent(user))
-		return
 	if(anchored)
 		to_chat(user, "<span class='warning'>[src] is anchored to the floor!</span>")
 		return