Prescription medicine take-back programs and city- or county-sponsored disposal bins are great for getting rid of unwanted, expired, or unused medication. But what should you do if there are no take-back programs or disposal bins in your area? Follow these steps recommended by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
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Mix whole, intact tablets or capsules with an inedible material like cat litter, dirt, or used coffee grounds.
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Place the mixture in a sealed plastic zipper bag.
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Throw the sealed bag away in your household trash bin.
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Remove or cover any personal information on empty pill bottles and place them in the recycle or trash bin.