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National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is a safe, convenient, and responsible way to dispose of unused or expired prescription drugs. The next Take Back Day is October 26, 2024 from 10am-2pm (local time) at locations nationwide.
Mark your calendars! The next National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is October 26, 2024, from 10am-2pm (local time) at locations nationwide.
This event, which happens twice a year, is a safe, convenient, and responsible way to dispose of unused or expired prescription drugs at locations in communities throughout the country. Find a location near you.
The April 2024 Take Back Day brought in 670,136 lbs. (335 tons) of medication. Get more details about the most recent Take Back Day numbers.
This brings the total amount of prescription drugs collected by DEA since the fall of 2010 to more than 18.5 million pounds (9,285 tons) of medication.
Learn more about ways to properly dispose of your meds below.
What Should You Do With Your Unused Meds?
Most people who misuse prescription drugs get them from family, friends, and acquaintances.
You can make a difference by keeping track of the medicine you have, by rethinking where and how you keep your medications in your home, and by safely disposing of any unused medications. Read more about ways to secure your meds and safely dispose of them at home.
See Related
View a letter signed by heads of the DEA, the International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators (IACLEA), and NASPA - Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education, promoting Take Back Day.
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Learn how to properly dispose of prescription medication.
