Payer Announces Partnership to Address Opioid Misuse, Disposal

June 08, 2021 - CareSource has announced a partnership with a medication disposal solution to help members avoid accidental poisoning and opioid misuse.
The solution is a powder that disables the active ingredients in a patient’s unused or expired medication, according to the press release.
When a member wants to dispose of her medications, she can pour water and the CareSource-provided powder into the prescription bottle.