Medication Mail-Back Package Insert

Mail-Back Package is for Medicine

NOTE: The following items are not accepted in Medicine Mail-Back Envelopes: Herbal remedies, vitamins, supplements, cosmetics, other personal care products, medical devices, batteries, mercury-containing thermometers, sharps, illicit drugs, and inhalers.

If transferring medication to a sealed bag, please be sure to recycle remaining packaging. Do not flush medication down the toilet. It is illegal to dispose of medicine down the drain or toilet in San Francisco.

To protect your privacy, patients are reminded to remove all personally identifiable information on prescription labels or materials before using any of the disposal options.

Disposal of Household Medicine:

1. Check the Package
   If there are specific instructions for disposal on the label, package or package insert, please follow those instructions.
2. Convenient Locations
   To find kiosk sites in your area, visit the Convenient Locations section of the www.med-project.org. Mail-Back Distribution Locations may also be available in your area.
3. Mail-Back
   Mail-Back Services for unwanted medicine, pre-filled injector products, and inhalers are available. To order a Mail-Back package, visit the Mail-Back section of www.med-project.org or call 1-844-MED-PROJECT.
4. Take-Back Events
   Local take-back events offer residents a free and convenient way to dispose of unwanted medicine. For information on events in your area, visit the Take-Back Events section of www.med-project.org.

For more information about the MED-Project program, please visit www.med-project.org or call 1-844-MED-PROJECT/1-844-633-7765 (TTY:711).