Pharmaceutical Waste must be disposed of as Hazardous Waste
Prescription and “over the counter,” non-prescription pharmaceutical waste generated while in use at the Student Infirmary or Veterinary Hospital should be disposed of as Hazardous Waste through EH&S.
Prescription Pharmaceutical wastes also include solutions and formulations not in the original packaging (IV bags, etc).
Pharmaceutical waste does NOT include Sharps or other material considered to be Medical or Bio-Hazard Waste (IV sets, syringes, needles, etc)
Unopened pharmaceuticals should be returned for credit through a pharmaceutical reverse distributor.
UF is not responsible for the disposal of unused personal or pet prescriptions. Personal prescriptions may be disposed of through the Alachua County Disposal of Unwanted Medicines program.