I have a 3 month supply of a prescription that I no longer use. I have well & septic and do not want to flush it, and I know that putting it in the trash is a no-no. What can I do with this stuff?
2006-12-26 09:14:17 · 14 answers · asked by not yet 7 in Health ➔ Alternative Medicine
NEVER THROW IT IN GARBAGE OR FLUSH DOWN LOO. ALWAYS TAKE TO THE PHARMACY. THEY DISPOSE OF IT CORRECTLY AND RE STERELISE THE BOTTLES IF NEEDED AND RE-USE. OR DISPOSE THE BOX AND PACKAGING ACCORDIGLY.
2006-12-26 14:06:55 · answer #1 · answered by lovelylaura 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it's prescribed, you shouldn't have any left, since prescriptions are supposed to be taken until you are done with the whole amount they are given. If the medication is expired, simply throw it in the garbage, making sure to scratch off any personal information from the container. Since expiration dates apply to only the active ingredient in any medication, once this date is due, the active ingredient is no longer active, and the medication becomes a placebo, mostly a sugar pill. Now if you want to be absolutely safe, flush them down the toilet, it won't hurt nothing.
2016-05-23 08:42:40 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I work for a doctors office, and have seen that some patients who no longer need that medication return it to the doctor who prescribed it so that it can be donated to those less fortunate.Like sample meds.I think thats a great idea, but check with your dr's office.
2006-12-26 11:06:20 · answer #3 · answered by cristy p 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Take it to the pharmacy. You don't want to flush it down the toilet or throw it in the garbage.
2006-12-26 09:16:09 · answer #4 · answered by Speedoguy 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Wait until your community has a day for colletcting used medication and then take it to where they are holding this event.
2006-12-26 09:18:23 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Return it to the prescribing doctors surgery or to a phamacy, do not flush it!;
2006-12-26 10:31:37 · answer #6 · answered by huggz 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I have a PO Box you can send this to. I dispose of it properly. Let me get the address
2006-12-26 09:49:21 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋
give it to the pharmacy...don't flush it down the toilet.
It will make the fish sick!
2006-12-26 21:41:47 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the proper way is to flush it.maybe you have a family member with city water/sewer
2006-12-26 09:21:11 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋
take it back to the doctor and ask him to put it in the bio-waste bin in his office.
2006-12-26 09:16:37 · answer #10 · answered by judy_r8 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋