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 ...

On Saturday, people in Berks County found out the right way to get rid of old medications. Bause's Super Drugstore participated in a drug take back program today during an Earth Day and Arbor Day ...

If you have unused or expired medication, the best thing is to dispose of it. Many people hang on to them, and this just ...

Is your medicine cabinet filled with expired drugs or medications you no longer use? Do you know how to dispose of them? Most drugs can be thrown in the household trash, but consumers should take ...

Take our quiz to test your knowledge of how to safely get rid of your unused or expired medication. You’ll learn about different disposal methods, why proper disposal is important, and more. Share on ...

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 ...

One common reason for a call to the Animal Poison Control Center is that a pet has eaten human medications. Dianna Black, a pharmacist at the University of Illinois Veterinary Teaching Hospital in ...

One common reason for a call to the Animal Poison Control Center, a program of the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, is a pet has eaten human medications. Dianna Black, a ...

(AP Photo/Mark Lennihan, File) (Mark Lennihan, Copyright 2018 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.) SAN ANTONIO – National Prescription Drug Take Back day is ...

Dear EarthTalk: Pharmaceuticals were in the news again recently, how they are polluting water and raising a host of health issues because we dispose of them both unused and used through body waste ...

Community members properly disposed of more than 1,150 pounds of expired and unneeded medications in 2025 through a free drop ...