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Proper disposal of unneeded orexpired medication can preventprescription drug misuse and accidentalpoisonings. It can also protect theenvironment. Drop off unneededor expired prescription medicationsat a local dat a local drug take-back location.If no medicine take back programsor DEA-authorized take back eventsare available and no specific disposalinstructions were provided, followthese steps to dispose most medicinesin the household trash:

Mix medicines (do not crush) withan unpalatable substance (i.e., dirt,kitty litter, or used coffee grounds)

Place the mixture in a containerwith a lid or sealable plastic bag

Throw the container in yourhousehold trash

Eliminate all personal information onthe medicine bottle and dispose thecontainer

When in doubt about properdisposal, contact your localpharmacist.

Source: FDA

Resources:Illinois EPA: Medication - http://www.epa.illinois.gov/medication-disposalDisposal Locations: https://apps.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/pubdispsearch/spring/main?execution=e1s1

Fully funded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration through the Opioid State Targeted Response grant administered by the Illinois Department of Human Services Division of Substance Use Prevention and Recovery. (TI-080231).