Member: What should I do with old medications? I was recently discharged from the hospital and my doctor changed several of my medications. On top of that, I have some leftover pain meds but I’ve heard so much about the opioid crisis that I’m not sure what to do with them.
— Jeremy, Lindstrom
➽ Disposal of medications that are expired or that you are no longer using can help ensure that you don’t take them accidentally or that others do not intentionally misuse them. Here are several ways to ensure you are properly disposing of these medications
DRUG TAKE-BACK LOCATIONS
The best method of disposal for your unused medications is to bring them to a drug take-back location which takes your prescriptions, pain medications, and even over-the-counter products and makes sure they are disposed of safely. Many pharmacies and police stations offer this service, but call to make sure they don’t have any restrictions.