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Saturday is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
Saturday is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. This 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. You can bring unused, unneeded or expired medications. Drugs must be in a container such as a pill bottle,…
Read MorePrescription Drug Takeback Day Is Saturday
Old, expired and unused medications can be safely disposed of during the 21st Prescription Drug Take-Back Day this Saturday. Numerous law enforcement agencies are taking part in the twice-yearly event. According to the Drug Enforcement Administration, last April in Delaware more than 5,100 pounds of medications were collected at 25 locations. The chief purpose of…
Read MoreRehoboth Drug Take-Back Day Collects 142 Pounds Of Meds
Drug Take-Back Day had its desired effect in Rehoboth Beach. Police say 142 pounds of unused, expired and unwanted prescription medications were turned in Saturday. “The National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day addresses a critical public safety and public health issue,” Rehoboth Beach Police Chief Keith Banks said. The Drug Enforcement Administration and law enforcement agencies…
Read MoreSaturday is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
Saturday is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. You have the option to dispose of expired, unwanted or unused medications in a safe and convenient way – and raise awareness of the potential for misuse of medications. Collection sites are set up throughout Delmarva and you can drop off your prescription medications between 10 and…
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