Welcome to MEND (Medicine Education & Navigated Disposal) — track, remind, dispose safely.

Reduce medicine waste, track inventory, dispose safely

Manage your home medicine inventory, get expiry reminders, and find safe disposal options. Built for patients, families, clinics, and researchers.

No credit card required. Free for individual use.

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From the disposal guide

  • Do not flush medicines
  • Preferred: Take-back programs
  • If no take-back available: Household disposal
Read full safe disposal guide

Safe medicine disposal

Standard steps recommended to protect people, pets, and water. Always follow your medicine label, local regulations, and pharmacist advice when they differ.

Do not flush medicines

Flushing medicines down the toilet or sink can contaminate water supplies. Only flush if the label or patient information specifically says to do so (e.g. some opioids).

Preferred: Take-back programs

Drug take-back programs (pharmacies, hospitals, or community events) are the safest option. They ensure medicines are disposed of properly and do not end up in the wrong hands or in the environment.

If no take-back available: Household disposal

Mix medicines (do not crush tablets or capsules) with an unpalatable substance such as dirt, cat litter, or used coffee grounds. Place the mixture in a sealed plastic bag and throw it in the household trash. Remove or scratch out personal information on prescription labels before disposing of the container.

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How it works

1

Add your medicines

Log name, strength, quantity, and expiry date for every box, blister strip, and bottle. Capture photos and notes so you always know what's on the shelf.

2

Get expiry reminders

Smart reminders nudge you before medicines expire so you can use, share with your care team, or plan disposal instead of throwing away a full pack.

3

Dispose safely

Follow step‑by‑step guidance for each medicine type and use the built‑in map to find nearby drop‑off locations that accept what you have.

What you get

Track inventory

A clear dashboard of everything in your cabinet: what you have, how much is left, and when it expires.

Expiry reminders

Configurable alerts so you can prioritize what to use first, talk to your doctor, or schedule a clean‑up session.

Safe disposal

A guided disposal checklist plus a location finder, so expired or unused medicines leave your home safely.

Ready to reduce waste?

Use the disposal guide and find drop-off locations below—no account needed. Create an account to manage your inventory and reminders.

Disposal guide and locations are free to use. Sign in to track medicines and get reminders.