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Prescription Safety

Precautions
1. Medication Disposal
  1. Do not flush medications down toilet
    1. Exception
      1. Unused controlled substances (Consider disposing with medical waste at clinic)
  2. Adverse effects of medications contaminating waste water
    1. May have toxic effect on wildlife and humans
    2. May contribute to Antibiotic Resistance
  3. Resources
    1. EPA Information on Pharmaceuticals and Personal Care Products
      1. http://www.epa.gov/ppcp/

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