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My circumstances are exactly the same, but I was on chemo drugs and when the time came that they weren't needed, I gave them to the oncologist and she took them to use for underinsured or poor patients.
I'm sorry for your loss. You might want to go to the free clinics in your area and talk with the medical staff there. They may need some of the medication to give to their patients who can't afford them or don't need the full amount. Hope this helps.
EXCELLENT QUESTION! It is illegal to give drugs prescribed for one person to any other person even if the other person is currently taking the same drug. We are also discouraged from "flushing them down the toilet" because this pollutes our water. And we sure don't want them just sitting around our house for curious children or experimenting teenagers to get hold of. So what do we do with those medications? I asked my doctor that exact question when my father passed away. He shrugged and said the pharmaceutical companies ought to recycle them but they carefully evade that responsibility because it might cost them money. I did notice recently that a local, independent pharmacy started their own recycling program. You return and unused medications you purchased there and they dump them all into a big bin and haul them off somewhere to be cremated. All of the plastic bottles are recycled through the usual plastic reclamation centers. Perhaps you can lobby your local pharmacy to do this...
I tried to give away his glocose strips but no one wanted them and since the meters are free I threw them out and in my state they the pharmacies will not take any meds back if you throw themmaways do not wash they down the sink they can get into the ground water more docs should give samples away they get tons of them from the sales reps if the meds are in blister packs a pharmacy may take them you can ask
Sorry, Charlie, No meds allowed to circulate, even if it's the same illness. Toss the stuff. You did pay for it, did you not? You did claim it also, right? Then down the commode it goes.
My sympathy to you. My Mom passed away on February 27, and we are facing the same dilemma. We are finding that doctors will take back medications (in some cases) with the promise that they will donate them to patients in financial distress. My Mom used prescription pain patches, and the doctor has welcomed receiving these back. We are waiting to hear from the others. I have a feeling it might depend upon whether the container is still sealed from the manufacturer.
Hi---In reply to your question, I would say that you are probably best off to dispose of the medications..The reason is what is good for one individual may not be for the next..henceforth it will do more harm than good. Even a pharmacy cannot take back any meds that are sealed and unused. Also there is an expiration date on most meds - and that has to be factored in. The thought of donating the meds may be a good one-but in reality it could be harmful, or unknown to you-it can even be tampered with.
Hopefully this will be of help to you in your decision making.
Just to be clear Yes all the medication was paid for and I am in no way trying to profit from this. My Grandmother had great insurance and most of the medication cost us anywhere from $5 to $25. I know that there are people of all ages that are going without medication because it is cost prohibitive. The idea that I am about to throw away unopened bottles of heart medication and unopened antibiotics makes me sick. I am not a doctor and I don't want to give out medication. I was hoping there was some group that could take the medication and make sure it was properly distributed. In my opinion wasting this much medication is just another example of a failing health care system.
Check with your local pharmacist or doctor - some areas have community clinics that will accept unused meds to dispense to people who are not able to afford them. I have located such a facility in my mom's area & they are pleased to receive unused meds, (except for narcotics), to be used for this cause. Also, be careful about disposing of meds down toilet, sink or etc - as this is now considered a health hazard to our drinking water & to sea life. Best of Luck
We have a place here in Oregon that will take unopened medication bottles. But they also take opened bottles of meds. They give them to a vet nearby that uses them for animals when people can't afford medications. Win Win situation.
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I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
IV. No Obligation or Commitment.
You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
V. Complaints.
Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
VI. No Waiver of Your Rights.
APFM does not (and may not) require or even ask consumers seeking senior housing or care services in Washington State to sign waivers of liability for losses of personal property or injury or to sign waivers of any rights established under law.
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It is illegal to give drugs prescribed for one person to any other person even if the other person is currently taking the same drug. We are also discouraged from "flushing them down the toilet" because this pollutes our water. And we sure don't want them just sitting around our house for curious children or experimenting teenagers to get hold of. So what do we do with those medications? I asked my doctor that exact question when my father passed away. He shrugged and said the pharmaceutical companies ought to recycle them but they carefully evade that responsibility because it might cost them money. I did notice recently that a local, independent pharmacy started their own recycling program. You return and unused medications you purchased there and they dump them all into a big bin and haul them off somewhere to be cremated. All of the plastic bottles are recycled through the usual plastic reclamation centers. Perhaps you can lobby your local pharmacy to do this...
You did claim it also, right? Then down the commode it goes.
Hopefully this will be of help to you in your decision making.
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