What's the most appropriate way to dispose of old medication?

Good question: Several local municipalities have instructions, so check with yours. Some may be safely thrown in your trash (remove all personal information on bottles). Some meds may be harmful to pets, other people, the envornment, etc. And cause harm if they were accidently ingested, so they may need flushing down the toilet. If unknown, you can ask your pharmacist, and check some web sites with med lists.

AW Dr. Munshower: Medicine Take-Back Programs Call your city/ county government trash/ recycling program to see if there is a medicine - take back program in your vicinity. Check DEA Administrative Website for “National Prescription Drug Take-Back Events” Ask your pharmacist about local programs.