National Prescription Take-Back Day set for Saturday

By Mitchell Now October 28, 2022 12:00 pm

The next Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) National Prescription Take-Back Day is Saturday October 29. It is an opportunity to safely dispose of unwanted prescription drugs. South Dakotans have been strong participants in the past and are encouraged to take part again.

Unwanted medications can be disposed of without question in a secure medication drop box at participating locations like pharmacies and police stations.

The Spring National Take-Back Day in April in South Dakota saw 1,168 pounds of medication collected for destruction through participating law enforcement locations. This is in addition to the 1,166 pounds collected through the take-back receptacles in retail pharmacies in April.

To find the closest take-back locations, visit https://www.avoidopioidsd.com/take-action/safe-medication-disposal/.

DSS is also offering free medication lock boxes to help safely store medications. They can be ordered at https://www.avoidopioidsd.com/take-action/medication-lock-boxes/.

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