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DISPOSAL OF MEDICATIONS State of Wisconsin / Department of Health Services / Division of Quality Assurance P01906 (11/2016)ISSUE Questions have arisen as to the appropriate situations and methods

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1. Gather all expired or unused medications.
2. Remove all personal information from the medication packaging.
3. Check if any of the medications can be donated to local hospitals or pharmacies.
4. If donation is not possible, check with your local pharmacy or drugstore for medication disposal programs.
5. If there are no disposal programs available, you can dispose of the medications in your household trash.
6. Mix the medications with an undesirable substance such as used coffee grounds or cat litter to discourage misuse.
7. Place the mixture in a sealable bag or container.
8. Hide the bag or container in your regular trash.
9. Make sure to keep medications away from children and pets.
10. Consider participating in National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day, when the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) collects and disposes of medications safely.

Who needs disposal of medications?

1. Anyone who has expired or unused medications that they no longer need or want should consider disposal.
2. Hospitals and pharmacies may also need disposal of medications that have expired or are no longer in use.
3. It is important to dispose of medications properly to prevent accidental ingestion, misuse, or environmental contamination.

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What is disposal of medications?

Disposal of medications refers to the proper and safe way of getting rid of unused or expired medications to prevent misuse or accidental ingestion.

Who is required to file disposal of medications?

Medical facilities and healthcare providers are required to file disposal of medications as per regulations.

How to fill out disposal of medications?

Disposal of medications can be filled out by providing details on the type and quantity of medications being disposed of, method of disposal, and date of disposal.

What is the purpose of disposal of medications?

The purpose of disposal of medications is to prevent unauthorized access to medications, reduce the risk of misuse or abuse, and protect the environment from contamination.

What information must be reported on disposal of medications?

Information such as the name and address of the facility, type and quantity of medications disposed, method of disposal, and date of disposal must be reported on disposal of medications.