4/21/23 - Saturday Is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

Friday, April 21, 2023 at 8:59 AM

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Your pharmacy may provide a drop off location for unused drugs but many individuals are encouraged to sort through meds and drop expired ones off at collection sites this weekend.

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is April 22, 2023 – 10AM to 2PM

The National Prescription Drug Take Back Day aims to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs, while also educating the general public about the potential for abuse of medications.

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DEA Authorized Collectors provide year round drop off locations to the public to dispose of unwanted pharmaceuticals.

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People are encouraged to clean out medicine cabinets and drop off unneeded drugs for both people and pets. The FDA recommends the prompt disposal of unwanted drugs to help reduce the chance that others accidentally taking them or misusing the medicine, and to help reduce drugs from entering the environment. 

Take-back locations will accept tablets, capsules, patches, and other prescription drugs. Some will also accept vaping devices, as long as you remove the battery.  

Take Back Days are offered twice annually in both April and October, but you don’t have to wait for these events to drop off unused or unwanted medication.  Locally, most Meijer stores offer collection boxes.

 

 

 

 

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