Adulterated means that the drug is either damaged, stored the wrong way or not safe to use based on something that happened to it.
Misbranded means that the drug had the wrong label from the start. This makes it not safe to use.
The drug will not expire until at least 90 days after the donation date
The drug is in its original, unopened, tamper-evident packaging
Tamper-evident packaging means the package is sealed
Other approved packaging includes an inhaler sealed in a foil wrapper or injectable drugs with the manufacturer vial cap intact
Open Arms Free Clinic only accepts injectable drugs with prior pharmacist approval. Call 262-379-1401 and talk to the pharmacist before bringing injectable drugs to the clinic.
Can I donate controlled substances?
No, controlled substances are not accepted.
Controlled substances are medications like
Lorazepam
Morphine
Oxycodone
Controlled substances are often used to treat pain, anxiety, and sleep issues
You can’t return these to a pharmacy or medical facility based on federal law
Can I donate medicines that I received from the pharmacy in a bottle?
No, you can’t donate drugs you get from the pharmacy in a pharmacy bottle.
This includes the common brown or amber bottles shown here.
What over-the-counter medicines can I donate?
These statements must be true to donate over-the-counter medicines to Open Arms Free Clinic:
The drug is not adulterated or misbranded
Adulterated means that the drug is either damaged, stored the wrong way or not safe to use based on something that happened to it.
Misbranded means that the drug had the wrong label from the start. This makes it not safe to use.
The drug will not expire until at least 90 days after the donation date
The drug is in its original, unopened, tamper-evident packaging
Tamper-evident packaging means the package is sealed
Who do I contact if I have more questions?
Call 262-379-1401 and ask to talk with the pharmacist about your medication donation.
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