The final one might be challenging. You cannot advertise or sell expired drugs on Craigslist or eBay. And you might start to question if it's okay to simply throw them away.

Surprisingly, the solution is simpler than you would think.

The Best Method for Disposing of Used Medicine

Pharmacies frequently receive returns of prescription and over-the-counter drugs for disposal.

Yes, it's that simple!

Ask whether they will accept your old medications the next time you stop by your pharmacy. To reduce the danger of identity theft, don't forget to take the prescription label off the container and trash it. The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will receive the medication and the bottle from your chemist and dispose of them properly or recycle them.

Does the Pharmacist Refuse to Fill Your Prescriptions?

You can look for a DEA public disposal station close to you if your neighborhood chemist is unable to accept your prescriptions.

Take back national prescription drug day

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is a twice-yearly event that the DEA developed in 2010 to assist consumers in securely disposing of leftover prescription medications. In all 50 states, the DEA gathered 447 metric tons of prescription drugs in May at over 5,400 distinct collection locations.

Although 2017's collection dates have not yet been determined, the occasions usually occur in spring and autumn.

If all else fails,

If there is no nearby drop-off location and you do not want to wait for the upcoming Drug Take Back Day, what should you do?

The DEA says it's OK. By following these four procedures, you may securely dispose of any unneeded prescriptions.

• 1. Take medications out of their original packaging and put them in a plastic bag, jar, or other container that can be sealed (like a coffee tin).
• 2. Add soil, kitty litter, or old coffee grounds to the container to prevent kids, animals, or anybody else from discovering the tablets.
• 3. Discard it with the rest of your usual waste.
• 4. Remove your identifying information from the pill bottle or container and discard or recycle it separately.

Is flushing prescription drugs safe?

In certain situations, flushing prescription drugs is preferable to taking the chance that someone will find them.

These drugs include very potent and addictive painkillers that can be fatal to children and animals with just one dose, like oxycontin and percocet.

If you don't have access to a disposal facility in your region, the FDA has produced a list of medications that may be flushed down the toilet without risk. Getting rid of these medications as soon as possible is preferable to keeping them lying around the house if you are unable to locate a collection facility.

Recognizing the issues

According to DEA studies, the majority of prescription drug abusers obtain their medicines via friends and family. Prescription drugs may contribute to heroin addiction.

In addition to helping to safeguard the safety of children, pets, and other individuals who might unintentionally ingest the medicine, properly disposing of prescription pharmaceuticals can help keep these harmful substances out of the hands of addicts.

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