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A member asked:
How do you properly dispose of expired epinephrine shots?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Return to pharmacy: Your pharmacist will likely dispose of them for you. Another option is to ask your blood drawing station. They dispose of needles regularly.
Answered 11/20/2014
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See website below: Before you dispose one, make sure you have a new one for your safety. Sharp disposal rules vary from state to state. You may want to visit safeneedledisposal.org to find instructions and, if relevant, disposal locations near you. A mail-back program is also available but with a fee. https://safeneedledisposal.org/search-results/
Answered 7/13/2018
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