The best way to dispose of expired medicine in daily life is to take it to a special collection point. Stanislav Smirnov, head of the quality department of the pharmaceutical logistics operator NC Logistic, told socialbites.ca.
“So far, there are very few places in our country where you can take medicines for disposal. Basically, such points are opened in small numbers in big cities. Clearly, not everyone has the time or desire to go to a private location to deliver expired medications. Most people throw them away with household waste. “This method can be used, but not with every drug and only under certain conditions,” he said.
The expert recommended reading the instructions before throwing away the expired medicine. If the document states that the drug is dispersible, you can safely send it down the drain, as these drugs dissolve easily in water. In other cases, another home method can be applied in ordinary life.
“To dispose of an insoluble medicine, first follow a few simple steps. Remove the tablets from the blisters, place them in an opaque bag, resealable container or jar, and add something inedible. Coffee grounds, old tea leaves, and some used hygiene products will work. Contents Mix up the container it is in and make it difficult to open. Then dispose of it all with your household waste. The expert emphasized that such measures are necessary to ensure that no living organisms become interested in the recycled medicines.
The technologist also advised us to take a responsible approach when purchasing medicines in general.
“Do not stock up for future use, otherwise you will most likely have to throw away unused medications due to expiration dates. Check your first aid kit regularly to avoid accidentally purchasing the medicine you already have or its equivalent. Take your medications as recommended by your doctor and do not self-medicate. “If you follow these recommendations, you will not accumulate drugs and you will not have to think twice about how to dispose of them,” he concluded.
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