Do you have unused medication? DisposeRx makes medication unusable to reduce the risk of misuse, accidental poisoning, and overdose.
Accessing DisposeRx
Students and staff can visit the CHEW front desk in the Student Health Center, Suite 201, to pick up DisposeRx single-use packets and instructions for use. Campus departments can request bulk orders for their students and staff by completing a CHEW materials request form here.
Using DisposeRx
http://https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RnzTEhxnAk8&t=2s
Steps
- Remove bottle cap and add water until bottle is 2/3 full.
- Empty DisposeRx powder into bottle, replace cap and shake closed bottle for 30 seconds.
- Safely discard closed bottle in trash.
Recommended Amount
| number of packets | bottle size (ml) | bottle size (dram) |
| 1 | 29.6 | 8 |
| 1 | 40.7 | 11 |
| 1 | 48.1 | 13 |
| 1 | 59.1 | 16 |
| 1 | 73.9 | 20 |
| 1 | 110.9 | 30 |
| 2 | 147.9 | 40 |
| 2 | 184.8 | 50 |
| 2 | 221.8 | 60 |
What kinds of medication can be used with DisposeRx?
- pills
- tablets
- capsules
- liquids
- powders
Questions?
For questions about receiving DisposeRx, contact the Alcohol & Other Drug Coordinator at smccall6@utk.edu.
To learn more about the medication disposal product, visit the DisposeRx website.