MEDICATION STEWARDSHIP Center

Medication 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.

  • 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 improve medication safety.

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ExpressRx Launches Medication Safety Initiative with DisposeRx Singles in All 26 Retail Locations

The initiative is designed to do more than provide patients with an easy disposal solution—it also helps raise awareness about an often-overlooked medication safety issue. Many families are unaware that any unused or expired medications left in the home- not just opioids- can increase the risk of accidental poisoning, intentional misuse by family members or visitors, and accidental ingestion by children and pets.

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