Makes Drugs
Powerless
With the #1 Drug
Disposal Container
Deterra’s patented medication disposal container is the only independently tested and scientifically proven solution that destroys drugs permanently.
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Destroy Drugs in
Three Easy Steps
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PLACE MEDICATION IN POUCH
Open pouch and place unused medications inside. -
FILL HALFWAY WITH WATER
Fill halfway with warm water and wait 30 seconds.
Foaming may occur. -
SEAL, SHAKE & DISPOSE IN TRASH
Seal tightly, gently shake and dispose of in normal trash.
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| Permanently Destroy Drugs1 | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| Developed under Federal Contract with the National Institute of Drug Abuse (NIDA) | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| Prevents future environmental contamination2 | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| Uses environmentally sound plant-based packaging3 | Yes | No | No | No | No |
1 When used as directed according to label instructions.
2 Future environmental contamination based on the likelihood of extractable active medications still available when used according to the label instructions.
3 Deterra Pouches are USDA Certified, 50% or more bio-based and have received the I’m GreenTM certification. Compared to Deterra, competitor products contain an increased percentage of plastic when disposed.
Scientifically Proven
to Destroy Drugs
Developed under federal contract awarded by
the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA),
our patented drug deactivation pouches are independently
lab-tested and scientifically proven to
deactivate drugs, rendering them unavailable
for misuse and safe for disposal.
Who We Serve
Healthcare
Healthcare professionals are at the forefront of the fight against prescription drug misuse. Deterra’s drug disposal products help patients and providers prevent misuse and diversion. Deterra is compliant with many drug disposal laws.
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Government
Leftover prescription drugs fuel the US opioid crisis in our communities. Deterra is a proven, cost-effective prevention product used by law enforcement and government agencies nationwide to help keep unused medications out of the wrong hands and prevent addiction before it starts.
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Business
Employee substance use costs employers time and money in lost productivity and increased medical & insurance costs. Protect employees from the risk of drug misuse with a proven prevention solution and save your business money.
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Individuals
Unused prescription drugs pose a risk of misuse and accidental poisoning, but improper disposal can harm the environment and contaminate our water supply. Deterra Pouches are a convenient, environmentally sound option for proper drug disposal right at home.
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Get in Touch With the Deterra Team
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