Follow the disposal instructions on the medication label or patient leaflet
Use a drug take-back program or pharmacy drop box if available
Mix pills with an undesirable substance such as used coffee grounds or cat litter
Place the mixture in a sealed bag or container
Remove or obscure personal information from the prescription label
Throw the sealed container in the household trash if no take-back option is available
Do not flush pills unless the label or local guidance specifically says to do so
Keep pills out of reach of children and pets until disposal
Contact a pharmacist or local waste authority for medication-specific disposal guidance