09/29/2021
💊When is the last time you checked the expiration date for your medications?
Everyone is probably guilty of holding on medication past its expiration date. The best way to dispose of old medicine is to take it to a drug take-back location. Many hospitals, clinics, and pharmacies have a location where you can drop off old or unused medication. The location will then dispose of the medication properly for you. If you do not have a drug take-back location, most medicines can be safely thrown in the trash in these 4 simples steps:
➡️Mix the medication with an unappealing substance (coffee grounds, kitty liter, dirt)
➡️Place in a zip lock bag
➡️Put into the trash
If you are in doubt of how to properly dispose of a particular medication, please call your pharmacist.