Hi everyone,
When you are doing your spring cleaning you may come across some unused or expired medications. Then what? Have you ever disposed of medications before? Have you ever wondered what is the proper way? Today I will give you all the information you need to safely and effectively get rid of your unused/expired medications so you can make your home and our communities safer.
Best,
Kayla
Print your worksheet here - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jhrRUyR5SUlGcxW0q4BlYIcKTZV0Dhorwq5qtRnAuY0/edit?usp=sharing
Links mentioned -
Find disposal location using google maps - https://www.google.com/maps/search/drug+disposal/
Find disposal location using DEA website - https://apps.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/pubdispsearch/spring/main?execution=e1s1
Learn about a Take Back Day - https://www.dea.gov/takebackday
An option for buying medication disposal envelopes - https://www.americanrxgroup.com/product/medication-mail-in-take-back-and-destruction-envelopes-3-pack/
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CITATIONS
“Drug Disposal: Drug Take-Back Options.” U.S. Food and Drug Administration, 2024, www.fda.gov/drugs/disposal-unused-medicines-what-you-should-know/drug-disposal-drug-take-back-options.
“Drug Disposal: FDA’s Flush List for Certain Medicines.” FDA, 1 Oct. 2020, www.fda.gov/drugs/disposal-unused-medicines-what-you-should-know/drug-disposal-fdas-flush-list-certain-medicines.
“Drug Disposal: Dispose “Non-Flush List” Medicine in Trash.” FDA, 20 Dec. 2019, www.fda.gov/drugs/disposal-unused-medicines-what-you-should-know/drug-disposal-dispose-non-flush-list-medicine-trash.
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This podcast is not medical advice. This podcast is helping you implement medical advice you should have already received from a doctor who knows your specific situation and is treating you. If you listen to an episode for advice you were not given and carry it out, it could be extremely harmful.
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