what146s the problemUnwanted and expired medicine may be a risk to human health and the environment if disposed of improperlyTraditionally expired or unwanted prescriptions or overthecounter medicin ID: 889673
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proper disposal ofunwanted medicine what’s the problem?Unwanted and expired medicine may be a risk to human health and the environment if disposed of improperly.Traditionally, expired or unwanted prescriptions or over-the-counter medicine from households were disposed toilet or pouring them down the drain. DO NOT FLUSH! This method of disposal is now discouraged.Keeping prescription and over-the-counter medicines out of the environment is an S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control www.scdhec.gov Printed on RECYCLED Paper ML-025410 3/11 Visit www.epa.gov/ppcp for more information about the possible environmental impacts from pharmaceutical disposal. Visit http://toxics.usgs.gov/regional/emc for more information about resear
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ch on the presence of pharmaceuticals the bottle discarded in the trash. here’s what you should do at home ...Remember, don’t flush. Dispose of unwanted medicine in your household are important in protecting your heath, the environment and preventing accidental use.1.Keep the medicine in its original container. The labels may contain safety information and the caps are typically child proof. Leaving the 2.Modify the medicines to For Figure B. For liquid medicines, add enough table discourages anyone from taking it. 3.Seal and conceal. Tape the container’s lid shut with packing or yogurt or margarine tub to ensure that the contents cannot be seen. See 4.Discard the container in your Do not place it in the recycling bin. A B C