Use a local drug take-back program or pharmacy disposal kiosk if available
Follow your city or county household hazardous waste disposal rules
Use FDA flush guidance only for medicines specifically listed as flushable
Mix non-flushable medicines with an undesirable substance like used coffee grounds or cat litter
Place the mixture in a sealed bag or container before throwing it away
Remove or black out personal information on prescription labels before discarding containers
Do not share prescription medicines with others
Do not throw medicines into the toilet or sink unless specifically instructed
Keep medicines in their original containers until disposal
Dispose of needles, syringes, and sharps in an approved sharps container
Ask your pharmacist for the safest disposal option for your medication