How do I properly dispose of expired prescription?

Question

I want to know how to get rid of unwanted medicine and prescriptions....Can you flush them?

Answer 1

Collect all your unwanted/unused medicines, prescribed creams and expired items together and take them back to the pharmacy/drug store. Some GP practices offer to dispose of them too.

Please never flush away or put in the regular rubbish any expired medications or creams.

Answer 2

No. Never flush them. While flushing stops the accidental (or intentional) misuse of a drug, it contaminates the water supply. You can return them to your pharmacist or physician's office. If you MUST dispose of them yourself, place them in a sealed plastic container. Add a little water to solid pills and a little kitty litter to liquid medicines. Place tape around the lid., place that container into another plastic container and tape that, as well. I know it sounds very anal retentive, but finding trace medicines in our water supply is a growing problem which affects us AND aquatic life.

Answer 3

Most of the pharmacy take back expired medication and they will dispose of them properly. Contact them to see if they do or show you to one that does.

Answer 4

That it appears to be the easy solution. It is wrong however because it may place your meds into drinking water or harm sea life or the environment

I would call a local hospital and ask what they suggest. You can also contact your doctor or pharmacy.

Answer 5

you can or put them in you garbage disposal. or you can put them in a cup of warm water and let them dissolve and pour it out. rip the info off of the bottle so now one can get the personal info and use it.