It will soon be much easier for Americans to safely dispose of unwanted medications. The U.S. Department of Justice and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) just announced rules allowing participating pharmacies, certain hospitals, clinics, and long-term care facilities to collect medication for proper disposal. The rules go into effect next month.
The next nationwide medication disposal day is Saturday, April 26, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.
Pharmacist Clark Kebodeaux, assistant professor of pharmacy practice at St. Louis College of Pharmacy shares some practical tips for patients choosing an allergy medication.
Police say prescription medication is often a gateway to narcotics like heroin. Remove potentially harmful medication from your home this weekend.
Drug Czar Gil Kerlikowske is set to release new information about teen drug use on Wednesday. There are steps every parent can take to keep potentially dangerous medications out of the wrong hands.
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