by Dispose My Meds | Dec 7, 2023 | Resources, Safe Medication Disposal |
Studies show that a majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends–including from the home medicine cabinet. To help tackle this alarming trend, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) hosts two National Prescription Drug Take Back...
by Dispose My Meds | Dec 7, 2023 | Independent Pharmacy, Resources, Safe Medication Disposal |
Today is National Clean Out Your Medicine Cabinet Day. This informative article from Consumer Reports offers five easy steps you can take to responsibly dispose of unused or expired medicines in your home. Visit the pharmacy locator page to find an independent...
by Dispose My Meds | Dec 7, 2023 | Recovery |
Free resources for individuals and medical providers on this topic are available at Drug Treatment/Prevention. Addiction is a hard battle that many are facing. No one chooses to become an addict, and it does not happen overnight. Perhaps you have been struggling with...
by Dispose My Meds | Dec 7, 2023 | Independent Pharmacy, Safe Medication Disposal |
While visiting your local pharmacy, we also encourage you to talk to the pharmacist to ensure that you are taking your medications correctly, which includes taking your medicine as directed. A survey released by NCPA found that an astounding three-quarter of adults do...
by Dispose My Meds | Dec 7, 2023 | Resources |
Here are some helpful resources to stay current on drug regulations and abuse prevention: Drug Enforcement Administration BeMedWise Office of National Drug Control Policy Partnership to End Addiction Substance Abuse and Mental Health...
by Dispose My Meds | Dec 7, 2023 | Uncategorized |
How to Safely Dispose of Unused or Expired Medicine The best way to dispose of most types* of old, unused, unwanted, or expired medicines (both prescription and over the counter) is to drop off the medicine at a drug take back site, location, or program immediately....