Maintain Security

• It is important to keep all medication in a secure location
• Keep out of the reach of children and pets
• Consider using a lock box or locked filing cabinet
• Place pill bottles in private area such as bedroom or drawer

Don't Share

• It is illegal to share your perscription medication, even with family
• The doctor prescribes medications specifically for you and your body
• You cannot be sure how the drug may affect others physically or emotionally
• It is a criminal offense to share prescriptions

Proper Disposal

• It is no longer acceptable to flush or throw away medication
• Recent studies show measurable amounts of medication have been found in drinking water and wildlife due to flushing or throwing away medications
• Medication strength changes over time and is not typically safe after one year
• Proper disposal removes the medication from your home in a safe way so that others don't have access to it. Use your local drug drop site.