Table 2.
Collection and recycle of unused drugs in the USA
How are unused drugs collected? | Examples |
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Drug collection events every several months in accordance with the DEA. The collection is free and anonymous [23]. | National drug collection event in September 2015 in different US states [23], Drug collection events in Manitowoc county in Wisconsin state [25], Drug collection events in Illinois [43]. |
Drug collection on a monthly base | Pharmacies collect non-controlled prescription drugs and OTC medications on the last Saturday of every month in New-York state [24]. |
Secured drop boxes for drug collection that can be accessed in specific days and times. | Secure drop boxes in New-York state that can be accessed in specific days and times, several such drop boxes are available for the public 24 h a day, seven days a week [24]. |
Collection by the law enforcement agencies (Sheriff office, police) | In Manitowoc (Wisconsin) there are drug collection drop boxes in police stations [25]. |
Collection of unused or expired drugs by pharmacies. | Most of the states. |