Dropbox sites, in-home disposal options, and mail-back services allow patients to dispose of their unwanted, unused, or expired medicines and home-generated medical sharps in a safe and efficient manner.
The Pharmaceutical Product Stewardship Work Group (PPSWG) is a non-profit membership association committed to fostering awareness and providing education on the existing network of drug and sharps disposal options available nationwide via MyOldMeds.com. That’s why we created our easy-to-use locator tool to help people find nearby disposal options in pharmacies, law enforcement facilities, medical centers, and other community spaces across all 50 states.
Patients should follow the instructions provided with their medicines and sharps, including labelling information and Medication Guides, and securely store and dispose of unwanted, unused, or expired medicines and home-generated medical sharps when they are not in use or no longer needed.
For a PDF summary of MyOldMeds.com, please click here. If you are a legislator or community leader, click here to access our toolkit of shareable materials to help educate and inform your community of disposal options in your area.
