Rubio, Florida Colleagues Question Impact of Current Drug Disposal Protocol on Wildlife & Public Health
February 16, 2024
February 16, 2024
WASHINGTON, Feb. 16 -- Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) maintains drug disposal guidance for high-risk drugs on its "flush list" that directs the public to flush unused drugs down drains. But some of these highly potent medications may be harming Florida's water supply ecosystem and public health. The current flush list is based off an FDA study with significant gaps and has yet to be updated u . . .
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) maintains drug disposal guidance for high-risk drugs on its "flush list" that directs the public to flush unused drugs down drains. But some of these highly potent medications may be harming Florida's water supply ecosystem and public health. The current flush list is based off an FDA study with significant gaps and has yet to be updated u . . .