Unused Medication Disposal

The TakeAway Environmental Return System™ is a secure, convenient, turnkey solution for proper treatment of unused patient medications, both prescription and over–the–counter drugs.

EXCLUDING CONTROLLED PRESCRIPTIONS (DRUGS).

The TakeAway Environmental Return System offers two convenient methods for treatment:

• TakeAway Environmental Return System™ Envelopes

  A USPS Solution (8"x11"), the envelope is a unique, proven method for treatment and processing of unused patient medications from the home environment. Simply, follow the instructions for use – fill it, seal it, and return it via the U.S Postal Service for assured treatment and processing.
  
  Larger UPS Solution New, larger (11"x15") envelope, which is ideal for a family or to facilitate the need to properly process for greater quantities of unused patient medication. Simply, follow the instructions for use – fill it, seal it, and drop it off at your nearest UPS store, center or hand to a driver.

• TakeAway Environmental Return System™ Drop-Off Box

  The drop-off systems are designed for use in participating pharmacies and other approved facilities. These systems are available in two convenient sizes: 10 and 20–gallon. A 40-gallon solution is available, please contact us to request more information.

TakeAway Environmental Return System Advantages

• Includes return shipping and handling
• Accepts both prescription medication and over-the-counter (OTC)Products
• Processed by law enforcement officials
• Witnessed and assured treatment
• Offers online tracking via MedsTracer
• Complies with applicable regulations

CONTROLLED PRESCRIPTIONS (DRUGS) CANNOT BE USED WITH TAKEAWAY ENVIRONMENTAL RETURN SYSTEM ENVELOPES OR DROP-OFF SYSTEMS.

Examples of controlled prescriptions (drugs) are:

Adderall	Oxycodone	Ritalin
Ambien	Oxycontin	Valium
Hydrocodone	Percocet	Vicodin
Morphine	Phentermine	Xanax

Refer to the instructions for use for acceptable medications that can be used with this product. If you are unsure if your medications are controlled drugs, please ask your pharmacist, or go to deadiversion.usdoj.gov/schedules.

If you have controlled drugs, see the suggestions below for acceptable destruction alternatives:

• Provide to local law enforcement officials
• Provide to local take back program with law enforcement
• Review online destruction suggestions at WhiteHouseDrugPolicy.gov/publications/pdf/prescrip_disposal.pdf.

Contact Sharps for questions regarding these packaging requirements.

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