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When advising a patient on the safe disposal of unused medications, which of the following is the most appropriate recommendation in Canada?

Medication return programs at pharmacies ensure environmentally safe disposal and prevent accidental exposure or misuse.

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Question: When advising a patient on the safe disposal of unused medications, which of the following is the most appropriate recommendation in Canada?

Answer options:

  • Flush them down the toilet to avoid accidental ingestion
  • Put them in the household trash wrapped in a plastic bag ✅ Return them to a pharmacy participating in a medication return program
  • Burn them in an outdoor fire pit

Correct answer: Return them to a pharmacy participating in a medication return program

Explanation: Medication return programs at pharmacies ensure environmentally safe disposal and prevent accidental exposure or misuse.

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