Never dispose of medication by pouring down the drain or by flushing it. Medication should not be allowed to get in the water system. 

Disposal Options:

Pills, Liquids and Patches:  dissolve in water, then mix into kitty litter. Mix in a disposable container (like a dairy topping container) cover with lid and place into regular trash.

Sharps: (needles and knives) place in rigid plastic container (like a liquid detergent bottle or bio-medical container), tape the lid closed, and place into regular trash (Do not recycle the container).

Donate Medications:

Only medical facilities are allowed to donate unused medications.  If you are a medical facility, go to www.medassist.org