Abstract: A transdermal patch disposal member including a flexible, tear-resistant substrate having an area substantially larger than that of a transdermal patch for disposal. The substrate has one side at least partially coated with a self-sticking adhesive such that a transdermal patch can be placed on the substrate, which is folded upon itself to encapsulate the transdermal patch and prevent access to it. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the disposal member is conveniently placed on a tear-away backing for storage until use. The method of disposing of a transdermal patch incorporating the present invention includes the placing of a transdermal patch on an adhesively coated substrate having a surface sufficiently large to provide a peripheral border around the transdermal patch and folding the disposing substrate upon itself for defining a pouch encapsulating the transdermal patch therein.