FDA Provides Disposal Instructions for Select Medicines
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration launched a web page for consumers
with information on how to dispose of certain drugs, including several high-potency opioids and other selected
controlled substances. These medicines have the potential to be harmful, even deadly, in a single dose if taken by
someone other than the intended person. The FDA recommends that these medicines be disposed of by flushing down
the sink or toilet. The goal is to keep them away from children and others who could be harmed by taking them
accidentally. Read more...
