“Expired medical products can be less effective or risky due to changes in chemical composition or decrease in potency.”— FDA
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"Certain expired medications are at risk of bacterial growth and sub-potent antibiotics can fail to treat infections, leading to more serious illnesses and antibiotic resistance."— FDA
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“Easy access to unused medications at home contributes to prescription drug misuse among adolescents.”— NIDA
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"When a drug degrades it may yield toxic compounds that could cause consumers to experience unintended side effects"— FDA
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“Drugs that are flushed or trashed can contaminate water and harm aquatic life.”— EPA
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“In a nationwide study, at least one pharmaceutical was detected in 80 percent of the streams sampled.”— USGS
“Wastewater treatment plants are not designed to remove pharmaceuticals.”— EPA
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“Improper use of discarded drugs can lead to serious harm, including poisoning and overdose.”— FDA
