Deterra is an independently tested safe medication disposal pouch or container that can be used at home or in a clinical setting. It is the safest, most effective choice used to destroy and properly dispose of unused, unwanted and expired medications with the simple addition of tap water. Moreover, we know Deterra gets used. A study published in JAMA Surgery[1], proves that when given a Deterra Pouch, post-surgical patients are 8 times[2] more likely to dispose of their unused opioids properly. While the study only focused on post-surgical patients, the study authors highlight the importance of providing accessible disposal methods to reduce the flow of excess opioids into communities, no matter why they were prescribed.
