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General Category => Health/Education => Topic started by: rangerrebew on April 06, 2017, 12:49:24 pm

Title: How to dispose of unused medicine
Post by: rangerrebew on April 06, 2017, 12:49:24 pm
     

How to Dispose of Unused Medicines


Is your medicine cabinet full of expired drugs or medications you no longer use? How should you dispose of them?

Many community-based drug “take-back” programs offer the best option. Otherwise, almost all medicines can be thrown in the household trash, but consumers should take the precautions described below.

https://www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm101653.htm