Source:
AVMA policy

Minimize unused pharmaceuticals:
- Maintain close inventory control to decrease expired/unused drugs.
- Write prescriptions for infrequently used drugs to prevent expirations.
- Consider assigning responsibility for inventory control and disposal to one or a limited number of staff members.
- Whenever possible, return drugs nearing expiration to the distributor.

Follow federal and state guidelines for disposal of controlled substances and hazardous waste.

Incineration typically provides the highest level of best management.

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