MEDICATION STEWARDSHIP Center

Every prescription tells a story. It begins with a diagnosis, a trusted recommendation, and a patient determined to get better. But the prescription journey doesn't end when a medication is dispensed. It encompasses every step of a medication's journey—from appropriate use and patient education to safe storage and responsible disposal. That’s medication stewardship

Through a growing collection of thought leadership, opinion pieces, and practical insights exploring the future of community pharmacy, patient safety, caregiving, and healthier homes, our goal is not simply to share ideas, but to inspire meaningful conversations that improve lives and strengthen communities.

  • In-home medication disposal packets for pharmacists

    Op-Ed 1: Pharmacists Are Providers. It's Time Washington Caught Up.

    By William M. Simpson, President & CEO, DisposeRx, Inc.

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  • In-home medication disposal packets for families and homes.

    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.

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MEDICATION DISPOSAL RESEARCH

Science 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%.

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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.

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Making an impact

Explore how DisposeRx is working with pharmacies, healthcare leaders, and communities to advance medication safety.

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Deprescribing Is an Important Beginning. Medication Stewardship Is the Future.

For generations, American healthcare has measured success by getting patients started on the right medication. We have invested tremendous resources in diagnosing disease, prescribing appropriately, manufacturing medications safely, dispensing them accurately, and improving adherence. These efforts have transformed modern medicine and improved countless lives.

Yet one important question has received far less attention: What happens after treatment ends? 

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