Unused or expired prescription medications can be unsafe if misused and may lead to a substance use disorder, accidental poisoning, overdose and death.
Fortunately, there are numerous options available to safely dispose of unused or expired prescription medications.
- Utilize a home disposal kit (available at local pharmacy)
- Drop at a Take Back disposal site
Find a Take Back disposal site near you: https://www.dea.gov/takebackday#collection-locator
- Dispose of during a local Take Back Day event – April 30, 2022
Learn more by visiting the DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back webpage: https://www.dea.gov/takebackday
Pella Regional's First Fill Pharmacy located inside Pella Medical Clinic has a disposal kiosk open during business hours.
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