Tag: safe drug disposal
Medications Never to Put in Household Trash: A Safety List
Some medications are so dangerous they must be flushed down the toilet - not thrown in the trash. The FDA's flush list includes fentanyl, oxymorphone, and other high-risk drugs that can kill with one dose. Know which ones to flush, and how to safely dispose of the rest.
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Drug Take-Back Programs in Your Community: How They Work
Learn how drug take-back programs work, where to find drop boxes near you, what medications are accepted, and why permanent collection sites are more effective than one-day events. Safe disposal saves lives and protects the environment.
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