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DEA Announces 14th National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day

… and Delaware for the public to anonymously and safely dispose of their unwanted, unneeded, or expired prescription … 12 months obtained the drug from a friend or relative.  “Disposing of leftover painkillers or other addictive …
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Over 130 Local Sites Join The Nationwide Effort To Take-Back Prescription Drugs On April 30, 2011

… Also last fall, Congress passed the Safe and Secure Drug Disposal Act of 2010, which amends the Controlled Substances … Act to allow users of controlled substance medications to dispose of them by delivering them to entities authorized by … Attorney General to authorize long term care facilities to dispose of their residents’ controlled substances in certain …
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DEA Philadelphia And Its Delaware Partners Join Forces To Announce The April 30 National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day

… initiative. This is also an environmentally sound way to dispose of these prescription drugs and chemicals without … Markell. “We want to give people an opportunity to properly dispose of their old or unwanted medicines. My message to … levels, we should all take an active role in properly disposing of medications.” The best way to ensure that our …
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DEA Atlanta Hosts Second Pill Take Back Event Community Encouraged To Turn In Unwanted & Expired Prescriptions At Numerous Sites

… and unwanted prescription drugs. Bring your medications for disposal to numerous sites which can be linked by going to … Americans are now advised that their usual methods for disposing of unused medicines-flushing them down the toilet …
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The New Orleans Field Division DEA Office Is Taking Back Unwanted Prescription Drugs April 30, 2011

… and unwanted prescription drugs. Bring your medications for disposal to a site near you. The service is free and … Americans are now advised that their usual methods for disposing of unused medicines-flushing them down the toilet …
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DEA Holds Prescription Drug Take-Back Event October 26

… regulations to implement the Secure and Responsible Drug Disposal Act of 2010, which amends the Controlled Substances … by veterinarians) of controlled substance medications to dispose of them by delivering them to entities authorized by … Attorney General to authorize long term care facilities to dispose of their residents’ controlled substances in certain …
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DEA’s Seventh Pill Take Back Event Yields Fruitful Results In Tennessee

… of unwanted or expired medications for safe and proper disposal at sites set up throughout the state. Harry S. … provide a way for patients, caregivers, and pet owners to dispose of such controlled (CS) medications such as …
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DEA’s Seventh Pill Take Back Event Yields Fruitful Results In Georgia

… of unwanted or expired medications for safe and proper disposal at sites set up throughout the state. Harry S. … provide a way for patients, caregivers, and pet owners to dispose of such controlled (CS) medications such as …
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DEA’s Seventh Pill Take Back Event Yields Fruitful Results In North Carolina

… of unwanted or expired medications for safe and proper disposal at sites set up throughout the state. Harry S. … provide a way for patients, caregivers, and pet owners to dispose of such controlled (CS) medications such as …
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DEA’s Seventh Pill Take Back Event Yields Fruitful Results In South Carolina

… of unwanted or expired medications for safe and proper disposal at sites set up throughout the state. Harry S. … provide a way for patients, caregivers, and pet owners to dispose of such controlled (CS) medications such as …
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DEA and Partners Announce Results of 20th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

… reduce overdose deaths and alleviate addiction by safely disposing of prescription medications that sit idle in the … unused, expired or unwanted prescription medications and dispose of them safely.”   DEA, along with its law … law enforcement to find out if they have any permanent drug disposal locations throughout their local community. …
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DEA Denver Division sets new record for 16th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

… event on Oct. 27, DEA and federal, state and local partners disposed of more than 900,000 pounds of prescription … permanent prescription drug drop boxes on-site, making drug disposal even more convenient. Helping people to dispose of …
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DEA launches "Secure Your Meds" winter campaign

… their expiration date should be secured until they can be disposed of in one of the 11,000 authorized, year-round … For information on safe at-home disposal, visit: …
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Prescription Drug Take-Back Day On Saturday April 26

… us combat this serious public health and safety issue by disposing unwanted medications at one of the many Northern … regulations that implement the Safe and Responsible Drug Disposal Act of 2010, which amends the Controlled Substances … is, a patient or pet owner or the patient’s caregiver) to dispose of them by delivering them to entities authorized by …
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DEA and partners announce results of 20th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

… reduce overdose deaths and alleviate addiction by safely disposing of prescription medications that sit idle in the … drugs.” “Despite pandemic limitations, Floridians still disposed of almost 30,000 pounds of prescription medications … law enforcement to find out if they have any permanent drug disposal locations throughout their local community. …
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DEA Hopes To Remove A Third Of A Million Pounds Of Expired Prescription Drugs From Circulation On Its Sixth Take-Back Day April 27

… months ago, Congress passed the Secure and Responsible Drug Disposal Act of 2010, which amends the Controlled Substances … an “ultimate user” of controlled substance medications to dispose of them by delivering them to entities authorized by … Attorney General to authorize long term care facilities to dispose of their residents’ controlled substances in certain …
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DEA and partners hold National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on October 27

… - (601) 965-4400 Oxford - (662) 234-8542 DEA aims to dispose of 10 million pounds of unused pills NEW ORLEANS – … that we get unused prescription drugs out of homes and dispose of them safely at these drug take back events,” said … prescription drug take back program to encourage the safe disposal of medications. National Take Back Day has received …
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DEA to hold 20th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

… prescription medication.  Locate one of 11,000 safe disposal sites any time throughout the year.”  “It’s … or expired medications to a local collection site for safe disposal helps protect your loved ones and the environment.” … provided lithium batteries are removed. Helping people dispose of potentially harmful prescription drugs is just …
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DEA to hold 20th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

… medications are no longer needed, I encourage everyone dispose of them safely during National Takeback Day for the … or expired medications to a local collection site for safe disposal helps protect your loved ones and the … provided lithium batteries are removed.   Helping people dispose of potentially harmful prescription drugs is just …
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DEA to hold 20th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

… committed to helping members of our community in safely disposing their unused, expired or unwanted medications and … or expired medications to a local collection site for safe disposal helps protect your loved ones and the environment.” … provided lithium batteries are removed. Helping people dispose of potentially harmful prescription drugs is just …
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DEA to hold 20th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

… to rise, it’s now more important than ever to safely dispose of any medications you no longer need in your home … or expired medications to a local collection site for safe disposal helps protect your loved ones and the environment.” … provided lithium batteries are removed. Helping people dispose of potentially harmful prescription drugs is just …
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DEA Office In Atlanta Holding Its Sixth Nationwide Prescription Drug Take-Back Day, Saturday, April 27, 2013

… at numerous sites throughout Georgia for safe and proper disposal. Harry S. Sommers, the Special Agent in Charge of … Take-Back event will allow Americans to properly and safely dispose of unwanted prescription medication which could …
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DEA Office In Charlotte Holding Its Sixth Nationwide Prescription Drug Take-Back Day, Saturday, April 27, 2013

… sites throughout North Carolina for safe and proper disposal. Harry S. Sommers, the Special Agent in Charge of … Take-Back event will allow Americans to properly and safely dispose of unwanted prescription medication which could …
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DEA Office In Columbia Holding Its Sixth Nationwide Prescription Drug Take-Back Day, Saturday, April 27, 2013

… sites throughout South Carolina for safe and proper disposal. Harry S. Sommers, the Special Agent in Charge of … Take-Back event will allow Americans to properly and safely dispose of unwanted prescription medication which could …
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DEA Office In Nashville Holding Its Fourth Nationwide Prescription Drug Take-Back Day, Saturday, April 27, 2013

… at numerous sites throughout Tennessee for safe and proper disposal. Harry S. Sommers, the Special Agent in Charge of … Take-Back event will allow Americans to properly and safely dispose of unwanted prescription medication which could …
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Over six tons of prescription drugs and vaping devices collected in DEA Take Back

… Take Back Day. Arizonans turned out in massive numbers and disposed of 12,371.58 pounds, over six tons, of prescription … opioid epidemic by delivering over six tons of drugs for disposal at DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back …
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Sixth National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day Is This Saturday

… expired prescription drugs since September 2010.  “Proper disposal of unused pharmaceuticals save lives and protects … an “ultimate user” of controlled substance medications to dispose of them by delivering them to entities authorized by …
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DEA Holds National Prescription Drug Take Back Day to Turn the Tide Against the U.S. Opioid Epidemic

… 336-7300 On Oct. 23, DEA encourages Americans to safely dispose of unneeded medications that too often become a … from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This event offers free and anonymous disposal of unneeded medications at more than 4,000 local … Day, there are also opportunities to regularly and safely dispose of unneeded medications at more than 13,000 …
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DEA Atlanta Holds 22nd National Prescription Drug Take Back Day to prevent addiction and reduce overdose deaths

… Wilmington - (910) 815-4513 Making communities safer by disposing unneeded Rx Meds to reduce opioid addiction take … a.m. to 2 p.m. This bi-annual event offers free, anonymous disposal of unneeded medications at more than 4,000 local … drop boxes at Veterans Administration medical centers to dispose of controlled substance prescription medications. …
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DEA Charlotte Holds 22nd National Prescription Drug Take Back Day to prevent addiction and reduce overdose deaths

… Wilmington - (910) 815-4513 Making communities safer by disposing unneeded Rx Meds to reduce opioid addiction Take … a.m. to 2 p.m. This bi-annual event offers free, anonymous disposal of unneeded medications at more than 4,000 local … drop boxes at Veterans Administration medical centers to dispose of controlled substance prescription medications. …