Save the Date for Prescription Drug Take Back Day

Saturday, April 30th is Prescription Drug Take Back Day. Locations around the country will be accepting unwanted, unused or expired prescription and over-the-counter medications (pet medications too!) for safe disposal. Liquids, creams and needles are not accepted. Some locations are accepting vape devices.

The Take Back Day in October of 2021 took in 7,064 pounds of medication from 78 collection sites across Connecticut. Since Take Back Day began, 139,019 pounds have been collected in our state.

Why is it Important to Properly Dispose of Your Medications?

Prevent Misuse & Addiction

Unwanted or unused prescription medications become an easy target for misuse. Many teens (42%) report taking medication from a friend or family member's medicine cabinet. When it comes to painkillers, two-thirds report getting it from a medicine cabinet. Locally, 30% of teens report taking prescription drugs from a family member. Remember, prescription drugs are only safe when taken as prescribed by the person it's prescribed for.

It's Good for the Earth!

A 2008 study found "a vast array of pharmaceuticals—including antibiotics, anti-convulsants, mood stabilizers and sex hormones—have been found in the drinking water supplies of at least 41 million Americans." Even bottled water and filtered water isn't 100% clean. How does it get there? It passes through the waste water, so the problem is worsened by flushing unwanted medications. Click the image below to learn more.

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