Deterra Resources
Welcome to the Deterra Resources page! Whether you’re a community leader, a healthcare professional, or a family looking to learn more about safe medication disposal, you’ve come to the right place. Dive into our collection of videos, blogs, and case studies to discover how the Deterra® Drug Deactivation and Disposal System is helping to combat the opioid crisis and protect our environment.
VIDEOS
Deterra Vision Session
Proper medication disposal is a simple yet powerful tool in the fight against the opioid crisis. By educating the public
Becker’s Healthcare Webinar
Industry leaders discuss how at‑home drug deactivation systems can enhance patient outcomes while reducing healthcare costs
Instrucciones en Español: Cómo Desechar Parches con Deterra
Utilice el Sistema Deterra para desactivar rápida y fácilmente y desechar los parches medicinales, incluidos los parches transdérmicos de fentanilo.
BLOG
How At-Home Medication Disposal Can Support Patients in Recovery Beyond Discharge
For healthcare providers, recovery doesn’t always end when a patient leaves the facility. The transition from structured care back into
How State and Local Governments Can Turn Opioid Settlement Dollars Into Real Prevention
The overdose crisis in America is far from over. While drug overdose deaths have declined for three consecutive years —
Reducing Environmental Risk Through Safer Medication Disposal
Healthcare organizations are increasingly focused on sustainability, environmental responsibility, and reducing the downstream impact of pharmaceutical waste. From hospitals and
Suffield Becomes First Connecticut Town to Send Drug Disposal Kits to Every Home
In partnership with the Governor’s Prevention Partnership, the program will mail a Deterra drug deactivation pouch to every household in
The True Cost of Medication Diversion: How Point-of-Use Drug Deactivation Supports Safer Disposal
The healthcare industry faces a critical challenge that extends far beyond the pharmacy counter or the patient’s bedside: the ongoing
Propofol Wasting in Clinical Settings: Reducing Risk and Improving Compliance
Propofol wasting is a routine but high-volume challenge across hospitals, surgical centers, and procedural environments. Used widely for sedation and
CASE STUDIES
OREGON COALITION, HEALTH DEPARTMENT & SCHOOL DISTRICT PARTNER TO HELP LOCAL FAMILIES PREVENT DRUG MISUSE WITH AT-HOME DRUG DEACTIVATION AND DISPOSAL
SCHOOL DISTRICT EDUCATES STUDENTS AND FAMILIES ON DRUG MISUSE PREVENTION THROUGH PROPER MEDICATION DISPOSAL
