It’s important to properly dispose of unused or expired medications to prevent accidental ingestion or misuse of medications.

For the most up-to-date recommendations for how to properly dispose of expired or unused medications, please visit the following website: http://www.fda.gov/Drugs/ResourcesForYou/Consumers/BuyingUsingMedicineSafely/EnsuringSafeUseofMedicine/SafeDisposalofMedicines/ucm186187.htm.

If your medication is not on this list, please see the handout included in your welcome packet on how to properly dispose of your unwanted or expired medications.

You will be notified by a WVU Medicine Specialty Pharmacy employee if there is a recall on your medication and given instructions on what to do.

If you have any questions about how to dispose of your medications, contact one of our pharmacists at
304-285-7216 or toll free at 844-988-7216.