This Saturday, the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) is running the first-ever national take-back event for prescription drugs, encouraging residents to safely dispose of their expired or unwanted medications.
Our own Richmond District Police Station (461 6th Avenue) will serve as a collection site from 10am until 2pm.
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The National Take-Back Day provides an opportunity for the public to surrender expired, unwanted, or unused pharmaceutical controlled substances and other medications for destruction. These drugs are a potential source of supply for illegal use and an unacceptable risk to public health and safety.
This one-day effort is intended to bring national focus to the issue of increasing pharmaceutical controlled substance abuse. (press release)
The drop-off program is anonymous and accepts prescription and over the counter solid dosage medications, i.e. tablets and capsules. Note that intra-venous solutions, injectables, needles and Illicit substances such as marijuana or methamphetamine will not be accepted.
This is a great excuse to clear out your medicine cabinet and get rid of your expired or unwanted meds. Read more about safe medication disposal, e.g. why you shouldn’t flush them down the toilet.
Thanks to RichmondSFBlog reader David for the tip.
Sarah B.