Table 2.

Guidance on the disposal of unused and expired medications

Question	Category	n (%)
How do you orient users/customers regarding the disposal of unused or expired household medications?	Dispose of in household waste	9 (1.40)
	Discard down the toilet	5 (0.78)
	Return to a pharmacy	516 (80.25)
	Other options	113 (17.57)
	Total	643 (100)
Does the establishment where you work ACCEPT unused or expired medications for disposal?	Yes	430 (68.25)
	No	200 (31.75)
	Total	630 (100)
Do users/customers ask you for guidance on the disposal of household medications?	Never	78 (12.38)
	Rarely	426 (67.62)
	Almost always	96 (15.24)
	Always	30 (4.76)
	Total	630 (100)
Which professional should orient customers on the disposal of unused or expired household medications?	Pharmacist	571 (59.29)
	Nurse	198 (50.56)
	Doctor	194 (20.15)
	Total	963 (100)