Federal, state, and local regulations around drug disposal have changed over the last several years and current requirements are confusing at best. Former best practices are now prohibited, and complex processes make compliance with local, state, and federal law challenging. Plus, the timeline around when regulations are implemented varies by state, further adding to the confusion.
What hasn’t changed is the focus on protecting the environment and water supply while also preventing drug diversion. In this guide, you’ll learn about how to dispose of unused pharmaceuticals in a way that is both environmentally sound and compliant with applicable regulations.