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Can I Flush Old Medicine Down the Toilet? A Guide to Safe Disposal

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Globally, the pharmaceutical industry is estimated to generate over 300 million tons of plastic waste annually [1.8.1]. A significant contributor to pharmaceutical pollution is improper disposal. So, can I flush old medicine down the toilet? The answer is almost always no, with very specific exceptions [1.2.1].