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PRESCRIPTION DRUGS

Disposal of Medication

RESOLVED, That the North Carolina Medical Society supports drug “take back” events, when managed within the Federal DEA guidelines, for the purpose of safely disposing of unneeded medications, including opioids and other controlled substances.

(Report A2-2012, adopted 10/27/2012)
(revised, Resolution 11-2013, adopted 10/26/2013)
(reaffirmed, Board Report-2018, Item 96, adopted 11/3/2018)