Spread the Word About Proper Disposal of Unused Meds

May 2016

More than 125 million pounds of meds go unused every year.

The resulting waste contributes to environmental contamination...accidental ingestions...and diversion.

Help avoid dispensing mishaps that increase med waste.

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Table of Contents

Storage & Disposal Spread the Word About Proper Disposal of Unused Meds
Counseling When in Doubt, "Pharm Out" Patient Questions
Vaccines Be Aware That Flu, Pneumococcal, and Zostavax Vaccines CAN be Given Together
Supplements Keep Supplement Interactions on Your Radar
Opioids Expect More Opioid Claim Rejects
Interactions Expedite Requests for Reduced Doses of DOACs (Pradaxa, etc)
Depression Be Careful NOT to Mistake Adderall for Inderal
Med Administration Help Bust Med Administration Myths
Parasitic Infections If You See an Rx for Emverm, Think Vermox
Diabetes Ensure Fasting Patients With Diabetes Have Diabetic Testing Supplies
Automated Dispensing Consider Weekly Sample Counts With Automated Dispensing Devices