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| Republic Police Department Offers Tips for the Safe Disposal of Unused Prescriptions |
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| Thursday, 19 May 2011 09:06 | |||
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Republic, Missouri – Perhaps you have wondered how to dispose of unused prescriptions after the passing of a loved one or as a result of a change in medications by a primary care provider. The Republic Police Department has provided these small steps to follow that can make an important difference in safeguarding lives and protecting the environment. • Follow your medication prescriber's instructions and use all medications as instructed. • DO NOT FLUSH unused medications and DO NOT POUR them down a sink or drain. • DO discard unused medications in your household trash by following these steps: 1. Pour medication into a sealable plastic bag. If medication is a solid (pill, liquid capsule, etc.), crush it or add water to dissolve it. 2. Add kitty litter, sawdust or coffee grounds (or any material that mixes with the medication and makes it less appealing for pets and children to eat) to the bag. • Remove and destroy ALL identifying personal information (prescription label) from all medication containers before recycling them or throwing them away. • If you are unsure of what to do with your unused medications, call the pharmacy where prescription was filled. You can safely dispose of old medications in your household trash if you follow the above directions.
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