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To safely dispose of expired or unused medicines, follow local guidelines for medication disposal. Many communities offer medication take-back programs or suggest mixing medications with undesirable substances before throwing them in the trash.

Brand-name medicines are developed and patented by pharmaceutical companies. Once the patent expires, generic versions with the same active ingredient become available at a lower cost while maintaining the same efficacy and safety.

Over-the-counter medicines are available without a prescription and are typically used to treat common ailments like headaches, colds, and allergies. Prescription medicines, on the other hand, require a doctor’s prescription for specific medical conditions.