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The majority of Americans are not aware of safe medication disposal practices and tend to keep unused medications to avoid doctor visits and to save money. Common practices include throwing pharmaceuticals in the trash and flushing them. The article highlights safe disposal practices and emphasizes the need to implement them as a way to avoid societal harm.
More than 200,000 veterans received naloxone, a pharmaceutical used to block the potentially deadly effects of opioids, through the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs’ (VA) Opioid Overdose Education and Naloxone (OEND) effort. The OEND program is multidisciplinary and focuses on vulnerable populations with educational efforts and Naloxone.
This study found that many U.S. adults share opioid prescriptions and retain leftovers for future use, with safe storage being rare. Nearly half received no clear guidance on proper storage or disposal. The results emphasize the urgent need for public education to reduce risks linked to opioid misuse and improper handling.
This pilot study evaluated a brief, web-based educational intervention aimed at promoting safe use, storage, and disposal of prescription opioids. Developed to address provider time limitations, the tool proved effective in increasing patient knowledge and reducing misuse behaviors, offering a scalable solution to support opioid safety in healthcare settings.
This study evaluated the impact of providing at-home opioid disposal products and education during discharge from a pediatric outpatient surgical center. The intervention significantly reduced medication retention and improved proper disposal rates. Families found the method convenient, highlighting the value of integrating disposal tools into discharge planning to enhance opioid safety.
This study examines motivations and barriers to proper disposal of unused opioid medications. Key factors for retention include lack of education and desire for future use, while drivers of disposal include financial incentives, kiosk accessibility, and being prescribed extended-release opioids. The findings offer actionable strategies to improve opioid disposal compliance.
Every medicine has some risk of side effects. Doctors take this into account when prescribing medicines. People who misuse these drugs may not understand the risks. The medicines may not be safe for them, especially at higher doses or when taken with other medicines.