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Don't keep unused drugs. Consider donating them. If not, at least dispose of them properly. This is particularly true with antibiotics.Unused drugs are starting to show up in the water supply. Unused drugs can also contaminate the environment.
It is not wise to be tempted to use drugs from your cabinet if the same symptoms reappear. The new symptoms may be due to a different cause or other aspects of your condition may have changed. If symptoms reappear, speak with your doctor bout what to do. If you prefer to keep unused pills, do not use them without getting prior approval from your doctor.
Do not share unused pills with a family member or friend. Only an educated health care provider knows all the aspects to look for before prescribing a drug.
Donation
It is against the law to give prescription drugs to another person. However, there are groups that collect unused drugs for distribution to people who cannot afford them. If you have a large enough quantity to justify the effort, look for a group that has the sophistication:
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- To only give the drugs to people with an appropriate prescription
- To store drugs properly
- To watch for expiration dates.
You can also donate drugs for use in developing countries through International Aid, Inc. see: www.InternationalAid.org 
or call (24 hours a day): 800.251.2502
To dispose of drugs safely, the Office Of National Drug Control Policy suggests:
- Take unused drugs out of their original container. This action helps keep unused drugs out of the wrong hands.
- Don't put unused drugs down the toilet unless accompanying patient information states that it is safe to do so.
- Mix prescription drugs with an undesirable substance, such as kitty litter or coffee grinds you don't use for your garden. Put the substance in impermeable, non-descript containers, such as empty coffee cans or sealable plastic bags.
- There also centers set up to dispose of drugs safely. Your local pharmacy may have such a center or know where one is nearby. If not, the manufacturer of the drug may be able to guide you to such a center.
Do not loan or give unused drugs to someone else.
NOTE: If you have eqwuipment or supplies you no longer need, consider donating them to groups such as the American Cancer Society (Tel. 800.ACS.2345) for use for patients who cannot afford to purchase their own. You can take the value of the donation as a charitable tax deduction.
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