APhA Policy Manual

Medication Take-Back/Disposal Programs

ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS PHARMACY PRACTICE PUBLIC HEALTH

APhA encourages pharmacist involvement in the planning and coordination of medication take-back programs for the purpose of disposal.
APhA supports increasing public awareness regarding medication take-back programs for the purpose of disposal.
APhA urges public and private stakeholders, including local, state, and federal agencies, to coordinate and create uniform, standardized laws, regulations and policies, including issues related to liability and sustainable funding sources, for the proper and safe disposal of unused medications.
APhA recommends ongoing medication take-back and disposal programs.