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DEA Gears Up for National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

October 27, 2022
… 29, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.  This event offers anonymous disposal of unneeded medications at more than 4,000 local … Take Back Day has provided an easy, no-cost opportunity to dispose of medicines stored in the home that are susceptible … Gibson. “During the last decade New Jersey residents have disposed of more than 341,000 pounds of unneeded medications …
October 27, 2022
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DEA's National Prescription Drug Take-Back Days Meet A Growing Need For Americans

May 08, 2014
… the eight Take-Back events held to date, Floridians safely disposed approximately 62.5 tons of unwanted medication. The … a safe, secure, and environmentally responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs, while also educating the …
May 08, 2014
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DEA’s Sixth Pill Take Back Event Yields Fruitful Results In Georgia

May 07, 2013
… of unwanted or expired medications for safe and proper disposal at sites set up throughout the state. This number … to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs, while also educating the …
May 07, 2013
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DEA’s Sixth Pill Take Back Event Yields Fruitful Results In North Carolina

May 07, 2013
… of unwanted or expired medications for safe and proper disposal at sites set up throughout the state. This number … to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs, while also educating the …
May 07, 2013
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DEA’s Sixth Pill Take Back Event Yields Fruitful Results In South Carolina

May 07, 2013
… of unwanted or expired medications for safe and proper disposal at sites set up throughout the state. This exceeded … to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs, while also educating the …
May 07, 2013
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DEA’s Sixth Pill Take Back Event Yields Fruitful Results In Tennessee

May 07, 2013
… of unwanted or expired medications for safe and proper disposal at sites set up throughout the state. This number … to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs, while also educating the …
May 07, 2013
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Americans Turn Out In Droves For DEA’s Seventh National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day

November 06, 2013
… of expired and unwanted medications for safe and proper disposal at the 5,683 take-back sites that were available in … provide a way for patients, caregivers, and pet owners to dispose of such controlled (CS) medications such as …
November 06, 2013
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DEA Administrator Chuck Rosenberg Statement On Walgreens’ Prescription Drug Take Back Initiative

February 09, 2016
… are an important and easy way for the public to anonymously dispose of their unwanted, unused or expired medications, … Chuck Rosenberg. "We look forward to the day when safe drug disposal options are commonplace and I hope this action … anonymous, safe and legal methods for the public to dispose of unused or expired prescription drugs.  …
February 09, 2016
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DEA’s Ninth And Final Prescription Take-Back Day Being Held Saturday September 27

September 23, 2014
… Havasu, Nogales, Sierra Vista, Tucson, and Yuma areas New disposal rules in effect next month provide for convenient … is to expand the options available to safely and securely dispose of potentially dangerous prescription medications on …
September 23, 2014
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New Orleans Division Encourages Communities to Make Every Day Take Back Day

January 25, 2024
… Take Back Day by utilizing year-round collection sites to dispose of unneeded and unwanted medications. For more than … pharmacies as authorized collectors to help Americans dispose of unused prescription drugs any day of the year. These safe disposal receptacles, in addition to DEA’s annual Take Back …
January 25, 2024
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DEA Atlanta Hosts Second Pill Take Back Event Over 4,000 Sites Join DEA In Nationwide Effort To Take-Back Prescription Drugs

April 19, 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 … event, Congress passed the Secure and Responsible Drug Disposal Act of 2010, which amends the Controlled Substances …
April 19, 2011
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DEA’s Eighth Statewide Prescription Drug Take Back Day Results In Another Big Haul More Than 12,000 Pounds Of Prescription And Over-the-counter Medicine Collected

May 08, 2014
… to 2 p.m. and provided Arizonans the ability to properly dispose of their unwanted or expired medications in a safe … a safe, secure, and environmentally responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs, while also educating the … which the President signed  the Secure and Responsible Drug Disposal Act of 2010, which amended the CSA to allow people, …
May 08, 2014
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DEA Holds Its Fifth Prescription Drug Take-Back Day September 29 As Public Participation Continues To Rise

September 25, 2012
… accumulated unwanted, unused prescription drugs, to safely dispose of those medications. The service is free and … of unwanted or expired medications for safe and proper disposal at the 5,659 take-back sites that were available in …
September 25, 2012
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Public Response To DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take-Back Days Keeps Growing

May 02, 2013
… to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs, while also educating the … in 2011 by the Office of National Drug Control Policy.  Disposal of unwanted, unused or expired drugs is one of four …
May 02, 2013
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Another Huge Turnout At DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take-Back Event

May 06, 2011
… of unwanted or expired medications for safe and proper disposal at the 5,361 take-back sites that were available in … to allow the DEA to develop a process for people to safely dispose of their prescription drugs. DEA immediately began …
May 06, 2011
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Fifth National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day Results In Another Big Haul For DEA St. Louis

October 04, 2012
… to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposal, while also educating the general public about the … in 2011 by the Office of National Drug Control Policy. Disposal of unwanted, unused or expired drugs is one of four …
October 04, 2012
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DEA’s Fifth National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day Results In Another Big Haul

October 04, 2012
… to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposal, while also educating the general public about the … in 2011 by the Office of National Drug Control Policy. Disposal of unwanted, unused or expired drugs is one of four …
October 04, 2012
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DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Meets A Growing Need For Northern California Residents

May 08, 2014
… a safe, secure, and environmentally responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs, while also educating the … provide a way for patients, caregivers, and pet owners to dispose of such CS medications as painkillers, sedatives, … which the President signed the Secure and Responsible Drug Disposal Act of 2010, which amended the CSA to allow people, …
May 08, 2014
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Public Response To DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take-Back Days Keeps Growing

May 02, 2013
… to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs, while also educating the … in 2011 by the Office of National Drug Control Policy. Disposal of unwanted, unused or expired drugs is one of four …
May 02, 2013
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DEA St. Louis Division Announces National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

April 25, 2025
… St. Louis Division will be open for the public to safely dispose of tablets, capsules, patches and other solid forms … with state and local partners to make safe medication disposal accessible to everyone, helping communities prevent … and law enforcement locations offer year-round drug disposal options across the country to ensure  Every Day is …
April 25, 2025
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DEA and New Jersey law enforcement partners collect more than 18,000 pounds of unwanted prescriptions during 19th National Prescription Take Back Day

November 03, 2020
… Back initiative provides the public with a way to safely dispose of their unwanted prescription drugs,” said Special … Prescription Drug Take Back Day, safe and secure drug disposal continues to be available at any of the 11,000 DEA … to ensure that the public is aware of other ways they can dispose of unwanted prescription drugs without having to …
November 03, 2020
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DEA Holds 22nd National Prescription Drug Take Back Day to Prevent Addiction and Reduce Overdose Deaths

April 28, 2022
… safer and healthier by helping the public safely dispose of unneeded controlled substances to reduce opioid … a.m. to 2 p.m. This bi-annual event offers free, anonymous disposal of unneeded medications at more than 4,000 local drop-off locations nationwide . “Disposing of unneeded medications can help prevent drugs …
April 28, 2022
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DEA Holds 22nd National Prescription Drug Take Back Day to prevent addiction and reduce overdose deaths

April 18, 2022
… safer and healthier by helping the public safely dispose of unneeded controlled substances to reduce opioid … a.m. to 2 p.m. This bi-annual event offers free, anonymous disposal of unneeded medications at more than 4,000 local drop-off locations nationwide . “Disposing of unneeded medications can help prevent drugs …
April 18, 2022
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DEA’s 17th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day provides impressive results with record-breaking participation

May 07, 2019
… pounds of unwanted or expired prescription drugs for safe disposal on Saturday, April 27, at the DEA's 17th National … advised the public that their usual methods for disposing of unused medicines—flushing them down the toilet … Providing individuals with a secure and convenient way to dispose of medications helps address the prescription drug …
May 07, 2019
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DEA and partners collect a record amount of unwanted medications during National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

October 30, 2020
… unused, expired or unwanted prescription medications and dispose of them safely.”  The DEA Houston Field Division … Prescription Drug Take Back Day, safe and secure drug disposal continues to be available at any of the 11,000 DEA … to ensure that the public is aware of other ways they can dispose of unwanted prescription drugs without having to …
October 30, 2020
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DEA Announces 19th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

October 22, 2020
… aims to provide a safe, convenient and responsible way of disposing of prescription drugs, while also educating the … abuse of medications. “We encourage everyone to let us help dispose of their unused and unwanted medications so that … Prescription Drug Take Back Day, prescription drugs can be disposed of at any of the 11,000 DEA authorized collectors …
October 22, 2020
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DEA’s Fifth National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day Results in Another Big Haul

October 04, 2012
… to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposal, while also educating the general public about the … in 2011 by the Office of National Drug Control Policy. Disposal of unwanted, unused or expired drugs is one of four …
October 04, 2012
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DEA In Kentucky Holds Sixth Rx Drug Take-Back Day And Public Participation Continues To Rise

May 06, 2013
… to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs, while also educating the … in 2011 by the Office of National Drug Control Policy.  Disposal of unwanted, unused or expired drugs is one of four …
May 06, 2013
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Successful 2013 National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day In Puerto Rico And The U.S. Virgin Islands

November 06, 2013
… of expired and unwanted medications for safe and proper disposal at 20 take-back sites in Puerto Rico and the … provide a way for patients, caregivers, and pet owners to dispose of such controlled (CS) medications such as …
November 06, 2013
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DEA’S National Drug Take-Back Day Collected Nearly 16 Tons In The Pacific Northwest

May 08, 2014
… a safe, secure, and environmentally responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs, while also educating the … provide a way for patients, caregivers, and pet owners to dispose of such CS medications as painkillers, sedatives, … which the President signed  the Secure and Responsible Drug Disposal Act of 2010, which amended the CSA to allow people, …
May 08, 2014