VA event hosts safe location to dispose expired medicine

VA event hosts safe location to dispose expired medicine

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - The VA Oklahoma City Medical Center is set to host an event aimed at facilitating Veterans a safe location to dispose of expired medicine. According to VA officials, the nationwide event has helped Veterans take unneeded medications that are old, unwanted, or expired for disposal at a Take Back Day event for free. The event partners with local authorities, and has removed 19.2 million pounds (9,600 tons) of medication from…

Southeast Louisiana law enforcement agencies to participate in Drug Take Back Day

ST. BERNARD PARISH, La. (WGNO) — Law enforcement agencies across Southeast Louisiana are participating in the Drug Enforcement Administration's Drug Take Back Day initiative. On Saturday, April 26, residents in the area can bring their unwanted or expired prescription medications to be safely discarded by law enforcement. City of New Orleans announces Jazz Fest safety measures, traffic reminders Officials with the St. Bernard Parish Sherif…

Wegmans and local law enforcement agencies partner for prescription medication drop-off events

ROCHESTER, N.Y. – Wegmans Food Markets is partnering with local law enforcement agencies across seven states to host community prescription medication drop-off events at 48 stores on Saturday, April 26. The event allows community members to remove potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs from their homes. The service is free and anonymous, with no questions asked.Prescription medications play an essential role in th…

Safely Dispose of Unused Medications at Drug Take Back Day

The Irvine Police Department will participate in the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Saturday, April 26, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. This free and anonymous event gives residents the opportunity to safely discard expired or unneeded prescription medications. Proper disposal helps prevent misuse, accidental poisoning, and environmental harm.

Drug Take Back Day is Saturday in Genesee County

BATAVIA — People can dispose safely of unwanted medications Saturday in Genesee County.

Safely dispose of unused medication on National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day - Flint Township View

MUNDY TWP. — Saturday, April 26, the U.S Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and the Genesee County Prevention Coalition (GCPC) encourage all Genesee County residents to clear out their medicine cabinets and dispose of their unused prescription medications. Properly disposing of prescription medications has shown to be an effective strategy to prevent misuse and reduce access to the non-medical use of prescription and over-the-counter medicati…