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How should I dispose of unused/unwanted medication?
How should I dispose of unused/unwanted medication?

Best practices for getting rid of extra or expired prescription drugs courtesy of RxSpark.

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Written by Brandon Swift
Updated over 5 years ago

Disposal of some drugs require special precautions. The FDA provides guidance on how to properly dispose of unwanted and unused medication.
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Many prescription drugs can be thrown in the trash, but it is important to check first in case they have special disposal requirements.

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