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Who should pay for disposing unused medication?
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May 27, 2015
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Who should pay for disposing unused medication?
KQED reporter Scott Shafer tells more about what a new law could mean for other municipalities who are looking to enact the similar legislation.
Medication being prepped for distribution.
Medication being prepped for distribution.
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KQED reporter Scott Shafer tells more about what a new law could mean for other municipalities who are looking to enact the similar legislation.

The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday paved the way for Alameda County in California to move forward with a law that requires drug manufacturers to pay the costs of disposing of unused medications.

KQED reporter Scott Shafer tells more about what this could mean for other municipalities who are looking to enact the similar legislation.