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12-15-2019 03:13 PM
Wondering how you all dispose of old, expired medications? We used to flush them and some we put in the trash. I have heard that is not a good idea.
When there are sites that you can take your meds to, I wonder what they do with them to get rid of them??
12-15-2019 03:19 PM
Local hazardous waste "roundups." Here, it's our county.
Ask your pharmacy. Our CVS Minute Clinic accepts them.
Thank you for NOT flushing them down.
12-15-2019 03:21 PM
Our local police department has a drop box for meds.
12-15-2019 03:21 PM
Whatever you do, do NOT flush them or throw them in the trash, they only end up in our environment.
Take them to a pharmacy, they will dispose of them properly.
12-15-2019 03:23 PM - edited 12-15-2019 03:23 PM
I do plan to take to places that take the meds. Our Dr office has a new box to put them in.
HOW do they and the police get rid of them? Does anyone else wonder?
12-15-2019 03:23 PM
I read you should never flush or put in the trash. One of our pharmacy’s has a drop box. Your pharmacist should have an answer for you.
12-15-2019 03:23 PM
@lovinglife wrote:Our local police department has a drop box for meds.
Ours does too, also the clinic pharmacy where I go has a 24 hour container where you can deposit them.
12-15-2019 03:26 PM
Most pharmacies or police stations will either take them or tell you where you can take them.
12-15-2019 03:32 PM
Proper disposal applies not only to Rx meds but to all supps and otc meds.
12-15-2019 03:35 PM
@CherryHugsI see what you're asking and it's a good question! I work for a police agency, I'm going to ask tomorrow, as I don't know myself. I'll report back if they'll tell me, might be classified info!!!
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