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

2. 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) 
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3. Regulations Governing Disposal
Regulations Governing Disposal
FDA Regulations and Guidelines
DEA Regulations and Guidelines
Resources and Links

4. 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.

5. Resources and Links Drug Disposal Information: www.usdoj.gov
FDA Information on Disposal:

6. Course Assessment . 
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