Consumer Information

The Iowa Board of Medicine is committed to providing the public with health care and consumer information on a wide range of topics.

Speak Up About Your Care (English and Spanish)

The Joint Commission has helped the public play an active role in their care by providing free, downloadable education materials through the Speak Up program.

TakeAway Environmental Return System - Iowa's Medication Disposal Program

Unused and expired medications can be properly disposed of at pharmacies across Iowa through “TakeAway,” Iowa’s medication disposal program.  More than 330 pharmacies have TakeAway systems to collect unused medications. Visit the Iowa Pharmacy Association website to learn more.