How to Properly Dispose of Your Unused Medicines

Unused or expired prescription medications are a public safety issue, leading to potential accidental poisoning, misuse, and overdose. Proper disposal of unused drugs saves lives and protects the environment.

Drug Disposal Guidelines

If no disposal instructions are given on the prescription drug labeling and no prescription drug take-back program is available in your area, then follow these simple steps to throw the drugs in the household trash:

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NIH Study May Help Explain Why Iron Can Worsen Malaria Infection

Researchers identify protective role of iron export protein and its mutation.

Researchers at the National Institutes of Health have a possible explanation for why iron can sometimes worsen malaria infection. By studying mice and samples from malaria patients, the researchers found that extra iron interferes with ferroportin, a protein that prevents a toxic buildup of iron in red blood cells and helps protect these cells against malaria infection.… Read full story

Reminder: Take advantage of free pharmacy medicine reviews April 1-7 at more than 400 participating Ohio locations

New partners and events added. Visit www.steadyu.ohio.gov for schedule

Certain types of medications and drug combinations can cause dizziness, drowsiness, and confusion, and could contribute to a life-changing fall in older adults. Regularly talking with your healthcare professionals, including your pharmacist and your doctor, can help reduce these risks.… Read full story