If you cannot go to a pharmacy, where can you take your medication for disposal?

The proper method for disposing of medication involves ensuring that it is rendered unusable and unrecognizable before discarding it. When smashing the medication and throwing it in the garbage, it’s important to first ensure that it is mixed with an undesirable substance, such as used coffee grounds or kitty litter, to prevent accidental ingestion. This method helps prevent potential harm to children or pets who might encounter the discarded medication.

While mixing it with food might seem like a plausible option, it does not effectively ensure that the medication is completely unrecognizable or safely discarded. Discarding medication into the garden could lead to environmental contamination and potentially harm local wildlife. Burning medication outside can release harmful chemicals into the air and is not an approved disposal method.

Therefore, smashing and then throwing medication away, especially when combined with an undesirable substance, is the safest option to prevent misuse and protects both human and environmental health.