Disposal of controlled substances requirements for opioid prescription course Disposal of controlled substances

Welcome to Module Eight: Disposal of Controlled Substances This final module provides guidance for the safe, ethical, and legal disposal of controlled substances (such as narcotics and other opioid-based analgesics) in accordance with NYS requirements and guidelines. This final module provides guidance for the safe, ethical, and legal disposal of controlled substances (such as narcotics and other opioid-based analgesics)  @ copyright New York State Dental Foundation

Regulations Governing Disposal  Regulations Governing Disposal FDA Regulations and Guidelines DEA Regulations and Guidelines Resources and Links

FDA Regulations and Guidelines The website of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) provides the regulations and guidelines recommended for safe drug disposal for unused medicines in the event that a Medication Drop Box is unavailable. For more information about FDA guidelines and resources, refer to the resources at the end of the module.

Resources and Links Drug Disposal Information: www.usdoj.gov FDA Information on Disposal: www.fda.gov/drugs/resourcesforyou

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