Which of the following is the appropriate way to dispose of prescription drug samples? 

A. Put them in the garbage can
B. Place them in the patient waiting room and allow patients to take them
C. Let the office personnel take them home
D. Flush them down the toilet
E. Contact the waste disposal organization affiliated with your office


E. Contact the waste disposal organization affiliated with your office
You must dispose of prescription drug samples following all state and DEA regulations; you will most likely use the disposal company that handles your biomedical waste to dispose of unused, outdated sample medications.

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