Safe Drug Disposal

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New Yorkers are encouraged to safely rid their homes of any unneeded medications.
More than 600,000 times each year, adverse drug events (ADEs) cause adults 65 years or older to visit emergency departments – more than twice as often as younger people.
It is a more common event for older adults, who are often prescribed more medications for preventive and clinical care as they age.
Some pharmacies or hospitals offer disposal units.
Adults a