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Prescription drugs and other medicine

How to safely dispose of prescription drugs and other medicine

Prescription drugs

Inhalers

Examples of medicine

  • Over-the-counter and prescription medication
  • Pills and cough syrup 
  • Vitamins
  • Inhaler canisters (puffers) and dry-powder inhalers like Turbohaler and Diskus
  • Nebulizers and nasal inhalers

  • Take to a special drop-off location

Most pharmacies accept expired and unused portions of drugs and medication for safe disposal. 

Contact your local pharmacy in advance to ensure that they will accept drugs and medication or visit the Alberta Pharmacists' Association for a full list of participating pharmacies.

Special instructions

Do not dispose of medicine in the garbage, compost or down the sink or toilet as it can be harmful to the environment.

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