MEDICATION STEWARDSHIP CenterMedication stewardship extends beyond prescribing and dispensing. It encompasses every step of a medication's journey—from appropriate use and patient education to safe storage and responsible disposal.
Through original articles, expert perspectives, and evidence-based resources, DisposeRx is helping advance the conversation around safer medication practices and healthier homes.
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Op-Ed 1: Pharmacists Are Providers. It's Time Washington Caught Up.
By William M. Simpson, President & CEO, DisposeRx, Inc.
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Op-Ed 2: Closing The Medicine Cabinet Gap With Prescription Medication Safety
By William M. Simpson, President & CEO, DisposeRx, Inc.
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Op-Ed 3: Safe At Home - A Public Health Initiative
By William M. Simpson, President & CEO, DisposeRx, Inc.
MEDICATION DISPOSAL RESEARCHScience that supports safer disposal
Peer-reviewed research and third-party studies confirm the safety, simplicity, and effectiveness of in-home drug disposal.
Perelman School of Medicine in Journal of the American Medical Association
Mailing medication disposal kits to patients increased safe opioid disposal by an average of 62%.
Shriners for Children in Journal of the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America
Providing patients with packets, education materials, and awareness boosted medication disposal to a 92% disposal rate.
Making an impactExplore how DisposeRx is working with pharmacies, healthcare leaders, and communities to improve medication safety.
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