Getting Rid of Unwanted Meds the Smart Way

The Federal Drug Administration reminds us to dispose of unwanted prescription drugs safely:

• Follow any specific disposal instructions on the prescription drug labeling or patient information that accompanies the medicine. Do not flush medicines down the sink or toilet unless this information specifically instructs you to do so.
• Take advantage of programs that allow the public to take unused drugs to a central location for proper disposal.
• If you’re concerned, scratch out all identifying information on the prescription label to make it unreadable. This will help protect your identity and the privacy of your personal health information.

In Clarkstown, the police department has an old mailbox specifically converted for this use. Clarkstown Police headquarters is at 20 Maple Ave in New City.