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Wednesday, January 2, 2019

New law requires pharmacies to take back unused drugs - WHEC

New law requires pharmacies to take back unused drugs:

There's a new law aimed at fighting the opioid epidemic that will impact patients who bring home prescription medicine.

New York’s Drug Take Back Act requires drug manufacturers and pharmacies to offer drug take back programs. It includes both prescription and non-prescription drugs but does not include vitamins.

The goal is to stop drugs from ending up in the wrong hands.  

Starting Sunday, drug companies will be responsible for covering all the costs of picking up leftover drugs, moving those drugs and destroying them.