Two weeks ago, Alan was prescribed pills for back pain, which is now getting better. He still has some pills leftover from this prescription. What is the MOST appropriate action for Alan to take concerning these pills?

Question

Two weeks ago, Alan was prescribed pills for back pain, which is now getting better. He still has some pills leftover from this prescription. What is the MOST appropriate action for Alan to take concerning these pills?

If he has no more back pain, he can use the pills for any other pains.

If he has no more back pain, he can use the pills for any other pains.

If a friend is also experiencing back pain, he can give his pills to them.

If a friend is also experiencing back pain, he can give his pills to them.

If his back pain flares up in a few days, he can still take the pills.

If his back pain flares up in a few days, he can still take the pills.

If the back pain gets worse, he can take more pills than were prescribed.

If the back pain gets worse, he can take more pills than were prescribed.

Answer 1

The MOST appropriate action for Alan to take concerning the leftover pills is to properly dispose of them. It is not safe or legal to give prescription medication to someone else, even if they are experiencing the same symptoms. It is also not recommended to save medication for potential future use without consulting a healthcare professional first. Unused medication should be safely disposed of at a local pharmacy or through a drug take-back program to prevent misuse or accidental ingestion.