Safely Disposing of Medicines

[kawazuki]

Thanks x



I wouldn't even think of doing that

i have heard of it being done soo many times.
especially when someone changes a medication we go bring them in we will dispose of them. "oh no don't worry i put them down the sink.. " 8)

[Liviam]

Ok silly question but why don't we put them down the sink??

[AnyDream]

Don't put them down the sink!!! Antibiotics esp down the sink contaminate the environment and lead to more strains of anti-biotic resistant bacteria out there.

Take them to your pharmacy. If there is a local organisation which collects and distributes them to overseas aid organisations, the pharmacy will know, and if not they will be safely incinerated.

[Tuesday's Child]

Can pharmacies dispose of sharps containers as well? I didn't think to ask them when I took mum's medication in.