Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about pharmaceutical disposal, DEA compliance, product usage, regulations, and best practices.
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Can alcohol such as isopropyl alcohol be used in Rx Destroyer? Â
Alcohol is considered flammable and subsequently considered hazardous. Hazardous items are not to be placed in Rx Destroyer.
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Can Hardener Pouches Be Used with All Purpose Formulations? Â
Yes. However, the hardener is optional and packets are sold separately.
Rx Destroyer Liquid line of products includes enough hardener packets for each bottle in the case.
When using hardener packets with All-Purpose formula, ensure that bottle contains at least 10% liquid. This allows hardener packets to fully dissolve, allowing disposed medication contents to achieve optimal hardened state.
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Can I use Rx Destroyer pharmaceutical disposal system more than once?
Rx Destroyer pharmaceutical disposal system is a multiple use system. Continue to add medications until contents reach 2” from the top. When not in use, always store in a controlled, safe, and secure location.
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Can Rx Destroyer pharmaceutical disposal system accommodate transdermal patches? Â
Yes. For disposal, simply remove the packaging and seal to expose medicated surface and drop into your Rx Destroyer All-Purpose formula container. If patch is large, Rx Destroyer suggests folding the patch with its skin surface facing outward. With regard to pharmaceutical waste disposal, and other regulated activities associated with pharmaceuticals, always follow applicable federal, state, local, and tribal laws and regulations.
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Does activated carbon render substances non-retrievable?
Activated carbon is a form of chemical digestion. Chemical digestion is recognized as an example of current technology that may be utilized to achieve the non-retrievability standard set by the DEA. Rx Destroyer uses activated carbon.
Featured Posts
Downloads
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DEA Registrant & Professional

What to do with unused medications?
What to do with your unused and unwanted medications
How to Use Your Rx Destroyer
Step by step instructions
Product Lineup
Step by step instructions on how to use our containers
Starter Kit
Our starter kits are designed to help your facility meet compliance standards
Mail-Back Drug Disposal Program
Instructions for the mail back program
Product By Industry
Snapshot of commonly used formulas and container sizes for different industries
How to Use Liquid Formula
Step by step instructions drug disposal liquid formula
How to Use Hardener Packet
Step by step instructions hardener packets
Introduction to Rx Destroyer
Meet Rx Destroyer, ready-to-use chemical digestion formula
List of Compatible Substances
List of drugs compatible with Rx Destroyer
Clinicians Guide to Drug Disposal
Be the solution to the opioid crisis
How to Use All Purpose Formula
Step by step All Purpose Formula instructions
Use Guidelines
Poster is designed to be displayed in various facilities
Mail Back Drug Disposal Program
Instructions for the mail back program
Product & Accessory Catalog
Discover our range of products and accessories
Safe Disposal Guide Propofol
Best practices for proper disposal of propofol
How to Use Guidelines
How to dispose of your unused and expired medication with the Rx Destroyer pouch. Let’s end opioid abuse.
EMS Disposal Solution
Choosing your disposal solution for high diversion risk medications for EMS and on the go medical units
Rx Destroyer Disposal Guidelines
Reference poster showing what can and cannot be disposed of in Rx Destroyer containers.
Controlled Substance Waste Log
Aiding your facility in supporting compliance, preventing diversion and protecting your staff.
Controlled Substance Wastage Audit Readiness Checklist
A practical checklist to help pharmacy teams prepare for Joint Commission audits and ensure compliant wastage practices.
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Product Installation

Wire Mount Installation
Recommendations on how to install your Rx Destroyer Wire Mount products
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Community and At Home Drug Disposal

How to Use Rx Destroyer at home
Take action to prevent drug misuse by responsibly disposing of medication at home
Community Drug Disposal
Easy impactful drug destruction solutions for at home and in the community
Drug Take Back Events
Accessible drug disposal at home and at on-site community events
Rx Destroyer Grant Guide
Secure opioid funds & reduction initiatives. Non-profits, education, institutions, or businesses
RX4 POUCH
Meet our new 4 oz pouch
Fentanyl 101
Awareness saves lives
Social Media Toolkit: Community Outreach
Social media toolkit for community outreach on overdose prevention
Choosing the Right Drug Disposal
Questions and considerations for choosing the right drug disposal for your community
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Tribal Nations

Reusable and Sustainable Drug Disposal
Protecting tribal communities with at home drug disposal
How to Use Poster: Native Communities
How to disposal of unused and expired medication with the RX Destroyer Pouch.
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Opioid Response Project

Walgreens
Walgreen payment flow. For information purposes only
CVS
CVS payment flow. For information purposes only
Teva
Teva payment flow. For information purposes only
Allergan
Allergan payment flow. For information purposes only
Walmart
Walmart payment flow. For information purposes only
J&J
J&J payment flow. For information purposes only
Opioid Remediation
Opioid remediation uses
Opioid Settlement
Resource
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Spanish Resources

Como usar Rx Destroyer en casa
Previene el mal uso, desechando los medicamentos en casa
Desecho de medicamentos en la Comunidad
Soluciones impactantes, para destruir medicamentos/drugs
Eventos de recuperaciĂłn de medicamentos or drogas
EliminaciĂłn de medicamentos o drogas accesible en el hogar y en eventos locales
Eventos de recuperaciĂłn de medicamentos or drogas
EliminaciĂłn de medicamentos o drogas accesible en el hogar y en eventos locales
Como usar Rx Destroyer en casa
Previene el mal uso, desechando los medicamentos en casa
Kit de Inicio
Nuestros kits de inicio están diseñados para ayudar a su instalación a cumplir con los estándares de cumplimiento.
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Response Kits

Crisis Response Kits
Learn more about the Crisis Response Kit

