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                Safe Disposal of Medicines

Safe Disposal of Medicines

                        Safe Opioid Disposal - Remove the Risk Outreach Toolkit


                        Disposal of Unused Medicines: What You Should Know Home
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Remove the Risk


*Remove the Risk* raises awareness of the serious dangers of keeping unused opioid pain medicines in the home and provides information about safe disposal of these medicines.

Use these free toolkit materials—public service announcements (PSAs), social media images and posts, fact sheets, and more—for talking with others about safe opioid disposal.

Remove the Risk Toolkit

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Posters & Postcards

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Fact Sheets



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Download the Remove the Risk Toolkit

Remove the Risk toolkit - English version (ZIP - 33MB)
 

Remove the Risk toolkit - Spanish version (ZIP - 3MB)





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Safely Dispose of Opioid Medicines Before They Can Do Harm (0:30)

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Safely Dispose of Opioid Medicines Before They Can Do Harm (0:60)

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Keep Your Family Safe From Unused Opioid Pain Medicines (0:60)

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Keep Your Family Safe From Unused Opioid Pain Medicines (0:30)

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Keep Your Family Safe From Unused Opioid Pain Medicines (0:15)

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Just in Case (0:60)

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Just in Case (0:30)

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Just in Case (0:15)

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What It Spells (0:30) NEW

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Keep Him Safe

Remove the Risk Keep Him Safe
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2/3 Page Vertical (4 1/2" x 10 3/8", PDF - 809KB)

1/2 Page Horizontal (7 1/2" x 4 3/4", PDF - 731KB)

Checkerboard (3 3/8” x 5”, PDF - 376KB)

Single Opportunity

Remove the Risk Single Opportunity
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2/3 Page Vertical (4 1/2" x 10 3/8", PDF - 86KB)

1/2 Page Horizontal (7 1/2" x 4 3/4", PDF - 95KB)

Checkerboard (3 3/8” x 5”, PDF - 73KB)





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Dispose of unused opioid medicines

Dispose of Unused Opioid Medicines
Dispose of Unused Opioid Medicines 8" x 11" (PDF - 1.5MB)

Dispose of Unused Opioid Medicines

Dispose of Unused Opioid Medicines
Dispose of Unused Opioid Medicines 11" x 17" (PDF - 1.7MB)

Postcards

Postcard one - Keep them safe

Keep them safe.

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Postcard two - Keep Them Safe

Keep them Safe Postcard 2

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Postcard three - Keep Them Safe

Keep them safe Postcard 3

front of postcard threeKeep them safe - postcard three 9" x 6" (PDF-912KB)

Back of Keep them Safe Postcards

Keep them safe

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Remove the Risk Learn More (GIF - 4.57MB)

Remove the Risk Take Back (GIF - 3.95MB)

Medicine Cabinet (GIF - 4.7MB)

Two Great Reasons (JPEG - 264KB)

Still Your Babies (JPEG - 276KB)

Single Opportunity (JPEG - 226KB)

Authorized Disposal Locations (JPEG - 242KB)

Both Relying on You (JPEG - 319KB)

Safe in Your Home (JPEG - 266KB)

Keep Them Safe (JPEG - 259KB)






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Want to make a difference in your community? Encourage your friends and loved ones to safely dispose of unused #opioids in their homes. Safe disposal can help decrease unnecessary exposure to opioids and prevent new addiction. Learn how. https://youtu.be/oP-LN8Kd9H4 #RemoveOpioidRisk

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Too many Americans gain access to #opioids for the first time from medicine cabinets at home or at a relative’s or friend’s house. Learn how to dispose of unused prescription #opioids safely. https://youtu.be/oP-LN8Kd9H4 #RemoveOpioidRisk

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With families spending more time at home these days, it’s important to keep your home safe from potential misuse of unused prescription #opioids. Learn how to safely dispose of these medicines. https://youtu.be/oP-LN8Kd9H4 #RemoveOpioidRisk

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Unused medicines in your home can spell many things—including risk, danger, and addiction. Learn how to safely dispose of unused or expired medicines before they can do harm to your loved ones. https://youtu.be/oP-LN8Kd9H4 #RemoveOpioidRisk

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Most people who are prescribed #opioids for pain relief after a surgery or injury have unused meds. Make sure they don’t get into the wrong hands. Here’s how to dispose of them safely: www.FDA.gov/DrugDisposal #RemoveOpioidRisk

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Some medicines, such as #opioids, are especially dangerous if misused. Check medicine cabinets or drawers for unused medicines. @FDA_Drug_Info explains how to safely dispose of them. www.FDA.gov/DrugDisposal #RemoveOpioidRisk

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Unused prescription #opioids can be dangerous, especially for children and pets. Learn how to get rid of unused pills, syrups, and patches to keep your loved ones safe. www.FDA.gov/DrugDisposal #RemoveOpioidRisk

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Opioids helped with the pain, and you held onto them... just in case. But did you know that holding onto unused #opioids puts your family at risk? Learn how to dispose of them safely: www.FDA.gov/DrugDisposal #RemoveOpioidRisk

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You can be part of the solution to the opioid crisis. Remove the risk of unused opioids from your home - proper disposal can save lives. Discover how: www.FDA.gov/DrugDisposal #RemoveOpioidRisk

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Facebook Posts

Unused medicines can spell many things—including danger and addiction—so why put your family at risk? With many of us spending more time at home, it’s important that you take the steps to prevent accidental ingestion or diversion. Learn how to safely dispose of unused or expired medicines in your home before they can do harm. https://youtu.be/oP-LN8Kd9H4 #RemoveOpioidRisk

Unused opioids may be hiding in your home—in bathrooms, kitchens, and purses. Safe disposal of these medicines can help saves. Learn the steps: https://youtu.be/oP-LN8Kd9H4 #RemoveOpioidRisk

Opioid addiction is one of our nation’s greatest public health concerns. Many people who misuse prescription #opioids report getting them from a friend or family member. Learn how to dispose of unused opioids safely: https://youtu.be/oP-LN8Kd9H4 #RemoveOpioidRisk

Unused prescription #opioids can be dangerous, especially for children and pets. With many of us spending more time at home these days, learn how to get rid of unused pills, syrups, and patches to keep your loved ones safe. https://youtu.be/oP-LN8Kd9H4 #RemoveOpioidRisk

Surgery 2 years ago. A broken bone last year. The dental procedure last month. Whatever your reason for taking prescription #opioids, do not keep them around when you no longer need them. Learn how to dispose of unused opioids safely: www.FDA.gov/DrugDisposal #RemoveOpioidRisk

Trouble with opioids often starts at home with unused prescribed medicines in your cabinets or drawers. But you can dispose of unused medicines safely—and prevent them from harming your loved ones. Discover how: www.FDA.gov/DrugDisposal #RemoveOpioidRisk

Turning the tide on the opioid crisis can start with you and your community. Make sure you dispose of unused opioid medicines safely. Find out how to Remove the Risk: www.FDA.gov/DrugDisposal #RemoveOpioidRisk

Approximately 50% of people who misuse prescription pain medicines get them from a friend or family member. Don't share unused #opioids. Find out about safe opioid disposal and spread the word! www.FDA.gov/DrugDisposal #RemoveOpioidRisk





Fact Sheet Icon Fact Sheets

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It’s Important to Safely Remove Opioids From Your Home (PDF - 276KB)

Parents and Caregivers of Teens: It’s Important to Safely Dispose of Opioids (PDF - 325KB)

Parents and Caregivers of Children: It’s Important to Safely Dispose of Opioids (PDF - 275KB)





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Newsletter Article for Consumers

FDA Campaign Encourages Americans to Dispose of Unused Prescription Opioids Safely

Newsletter Article for Health Care Professionals

Encourage Your Patients to Dispose of Unused Prescription Opioids Safely

Email for Stakeholders

Remove the Risk of Unused Opioids/ How to Dispose of Opioids Safely

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