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Old medications? Don't flush them

(HealthDay News) UPDATED 2009-06-12

Flushing expired or unused prescription medications may seem like a safe and easy way to dispose of them, but health experts say this practice harms the environment. In this article, these experts explain the best ways to get rid of old meds. The list includes using drug recycling or incineration programs. Read full story >

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