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Medication Disposal and other information


Information on how to properly dispose of medications and other topics such as traveling with medications and supplies. Click the links below to view the information. Use your back button to return to this site.

Medication Disposal

North Dakota Attorney General Prescription Take Back Program

Information on how North Dakotans can safely dispose of their unwanted or expired controlled substance medicaitons.

North Dakota Board of Pharmacy Proper Medication Disposal Site

Information from the ND Board of Pharmacy on proper disposal of medications.

Throw Away Your Old Medicines Safely

Provided by the Institute of Safe Medication Practices.

Disposing of Syringes and Lancets

Provided by the Environmental Protection Agency

Smart Rx Disposal

This is a public awareness campaign that is a unique public-private partnership between the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the American Pharmacists Association, and the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America.

Miscellaneous

Oral medications that should not be crushed

A comprehensive list of medications that should not be crushed or chewed and the reasons why this cannot occur.

Traveling with Medications and Medical Supplies

Advice from the Transportation Security Administration on how to best prepare for travel.

A Caregiver’s Guide to Emotional Management

Helpful tips to those providing care for a loved one and how to cope.

 

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