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1
Q

What are you supposed to do with the majority of unwanted drugs?

A

most can be mixed w/ an unpalatable substance, put in container and discarded in the trash (in the case where there is not a “take-back” program for the medication. DO NOT FLUSH DOWN THE DRAIN

2
Q

which unwanted drugs can most pharmacies take back?

A

unwanted OTC and prescription drugs but NOT Controlled substances

3
Q

what are two options pharmacies have to dispose of medications?

A
  • give the patient postage pre-paid evnvelopes so that they can redutrnd the unwanted drugs to licencesd waste ddisposal facilities
  • estables a collection bin
4
Q

if the pharmacy has a collection bin, what are the rules?

A

staff cannot review the drugs being returned

  • drugs need to be separated from their container before turning them into the bin
  • the pharmacy and the waste hauler should each have a key (but requires both keys to open the bin)
5
Q

instructions on how to throw medicine in the trash

A
  1. keep medicine in container but scratch out your information
  2. if you have a solid pill, add some water, then add sawdust, kitty liter, charcoal, comet, powdered pepper etc.
  3. close the container
  4. put in a container that does not show whats inside .
  5. place in the trashcan