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3 Ways to Dispose of Your Old, Unused Medications Safely

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3 Ways to Dispose of Your Old, Unused Medications Safely

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  1. 3 Ways to Dispose of Your Old, Unused Medications Safely Old medications that sit forgotten in medicine cabinets or drawers can be a hazard for you and for others. They can cause real harm to children and pets. It’s best to get rid of unused, expired or unwanted prescription and over-the-counter medications as soon as they’re no longer needed. 1. Prescription Drug Take-Back Day The federal Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) sponsors National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day each April and October to remind and encourage Americans to clean out their medicine cabinets. 2. Year-Round Medication Collection Sites You don’t have to wait for an official Take-Back Day to dispose of old medications responsibly and anonymously. Many communities have collection sites that operate all year long 3. Household Trash The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) recommends mixing whole tablets or pills (not crushed) with dirt, kitty litter, used coffee grounds or another unpleasant substance. Wrap and seal it all in a plastic bag before putting it in the garbage. Source: www.medicaremadeclear.com w w w . c a p b l u e c r o s s . c o m

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