Transdermal patch disposal system and method

A method for disposing of used transdermal patches comprising the steps of:

• folding and placing a transdermal patch on a disposal member having an area greater than the area of the folded patch, said member including a tear-resistant film with at least a peripheral boundary coated with an adhesive;
• folding the disposal member upon itself;
• and
• pressing the edges of the folded member together such that the adhesive bonds to itself for encapsulating the patch for disposal.

A transdermal patch disposal member comprising:

• a generally planar sheet made of tear-resistant material;
• an adhesive applied to at least a portion of one surface of said sheet;
• and
• indicia printed on said one surface of said sheet to allow a transdermal patch to be aligned with said indicia such that a patch can be placed upon said one surface which can subsequently be folded upon itself encapsulating the transdermal patch to prevent removal of the transdermal patch form said sheet of tear-resistant material.