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How to Safely Dispose of Prescription Drugs

April 17, 2017

Medications are important in the treatment of illness. When left sitting around unused, prescription drugs can also pose a significant danger. The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services estimates that 93 percent of all unintentional poisoning deaths are from medications or other drugs. When prescription drugs are no longer needed, you need to dispose of them in a safe manner. The best way to do this is by taking them to a prescription drop box or other medication take-back program in your area.

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Egis Pharmaceuticals PLC

Egis Pharmaceuticals PLC, headquartered in Budapest, Hungary, is one of the leading pharmaceutical companies operating principally in Central and Eastern Europe, Russia and the CIS region. Our history dates back to more than a century and our activities extend to every field of the pharmaceutical value chain: from R&D through the production of APIs and FPs to sales and marketing. Our products ranging from tablets to injections and galenic products are sold in almost 60 countries worldwide. Besides Hungary we sell our products under the brand name Egis in 17 countries through our network of subsidiaries and representative offices.

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How to Safely Dispose of Prescription Drugs