Flushing or throwing out old prescription and over-the-counter medications is now actively discouraged by several federal agencies because of potential harm to humans, animals and the environment. The ...

Medically reviewed by Kristie Reed, PharmD Both prescription and over-the-counter medications require an expiration date. This date reflects how long the manufacturer guarantees the safety and ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio — It’s dangerous to toss unwanted prescription drugs in the trash. That’s why University Hospitals and the Cleveland Clinic are partnering to host collection efforts at 39 locations ...

What do you do with medication that’s old, unused, or expired? Learn about options developed by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to help remove some dangers of unwanted medication. Most of us ...

ORLANDO, Fla. — Each year as many as 9,000 Americans die because of a medication error, according to the National Institutes of Health. This week is medication safety week and Channel 9 spoke to a ...

With the ongoing impact of substance use disorders and the increasing awareness of environmental concerns, proper medication disposal is more crucial than ever in 2025. Unused medications lingering in ...

Dozens of Oakland County police departments are participating in a national event on Saturday, April 22, that is drawing attention to the safe disposal of unneeded prescription drugs. The police ...

Increasingly, prescription and non-prescription medications are finding their way into our waterways. A study conducted four years ago by the United States Geological Survey found that 80 percent of ...