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Methods of disposal of medications by respondents of the oncology department (ONC).
| ONC (N = 187) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Disposal method | Total n/N (%) | All medications (%) | Expired only (%) |
| Thrown away in the trash/ garbage | 127/187 (68%) | 94/127 (74%) | 33/127 (26%) |
| Flushed down the sink/toilet | 8/187 (4%) | 8/8 (100%) | — |
| Returned to a pharmacy/clinic | 40/187 (22%) | 33/40 (83%) | 7/40 (17%) |
| Given away to friends/charity | 2/187 (1%) | 2/2 (100%) | — |
| Stored/never disposed | 10/187 (5%) | 10/10 (100%) | — |
| Burned | — | — | — |
