Safe Disposal of Medicines
A list of resources on how to safely dispose of old or expired drugs
Medicines play an important role in treating certain conditions and diseases, but they must be taken with care. Unused portions of these medicines must be disposed of properly to avoid harm. The resources listed below provide important information about safe disposal of medicines.
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What You Should Know about Drug Disposal
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Public service announcements about safe disposal of unused opioid pain medicines