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FEDERAL WILDLIFE OFFICIALS WARN AGAINST IMPROPER Rx DISPOSALS

Date: 19-06-2007
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Improper disposal of prescription medications has become such a problem that it is creating environmental hazards for the nation's waterways, said officials at the US Fish and Wildlife Service.

At least part of the problem can be traced back to bad advice from pharmacists and government officials, who for years have urged patients to flush expired or unneeded prescription drugs down the toilet.

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