DEA hosts the 31st National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Do you have expired or unused medication you want to get rid of? The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is hosting its 31st National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

More than 4,400 collection sites will be set up nationwide to collect unneeded, expired, and unused prescription medications. This simple step helps prevent misuse, lowers the risk of accidental poisonings, and protects communities.

What will be collected:

• Tablets, capsules, patches, and other forms of prescription medications
• Liquid medications securely sealed in their original containers

What won’t be collected

• Syringes, sharps, and illicit drugs

To find a drop-off location near you, click here.

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