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DEA Holds 22nd National Prescription Drug Take Back Day to prevent addiction and reduce overdose deaths

April 28, 2022
… 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 … to hit tragic record highs. I encourage everyone to dispose of unneeded prescription medications now.” “DEA and …
April 28, 2022
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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 … 15,000 pharmacies, hospitals, and businesses prescription disposal locations.  In addition, many police departments …
October 27, 2022
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Communities Across the Country Remove Nearly 664,000 Pounds of Unneeded Prescription Medications to Prevent Drug Misuse

May 15, 2023
… protect our communities from prescription misuse by safely disposing of 663,725 pounds of unneeded medications at … and create healthier environments by offering safe disposal of prescription medications.” “I want to thank … Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, and Mississippi who safely disposed of unwanted and expired prescription medication …
May 15, 2023
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DEA Teams up with more than 4,300 Partners to Remove Unneeded Prescription Medications from Communities

November 14, 2022
… National Prescription Drug Take Back Day by safely disposing of more than 647,000 pounds of unneeded … expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs for disposal at over 450 collection sites throughout the … and create healthier environments by offering the safe disposal of medications,” said DEA Administrator Anne …
November 14, 2022
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DEA and partners collect thousands of pounds of unwanted medications and vaping products during the 18th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

November 04, 2019
… Take Back Day events provide citizens with a safe way to dispose of their unwanted prescription drugs and to reduce … to have extended the same opportunity to those looking to dispose of harmful vaping products.”   The public has … abuse, and theft. Public demand for safe and secure drug disposal has also resulted in a significant increase in …
November 04, 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
… 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 … law enforcement to find out if they have any permanent drug disposal locations throughout their local community. …
October 30, 2020
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DEA Seattle Field Division 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 … 15,000 pharmacies, hospitals, and businesses prescription disposal locations.  In addition, many police departments …
October 27, 2022
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DEA and partners collect a record amount of unwanted medications during National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

October 30, 2020
… 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 … law enforcement to find out if they have any permanent drug disposal locations throughout their local community. …
October 30, 2020
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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 … 15,000 pharmacies, hospitals, and businesses prescription disposal locations.  In addition, many police departments …
October 27, 2022
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DEA and partners collect a record amount of unwanted medications during National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

November 02, 2020
… 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 … law enforcement to find out if they have any permanent drug disposal locations throughout their local community. …
November 02, 2020
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DEA New York collects 15% more unused pills during 16th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

November 07, 2018
… 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 …
November 07, 2018
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DEA and partners collect a record amount of unwanted medications during National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

November 05, 2020
… 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 … law enforcement to find out if they have any permanent drug disposal locations throughout their local community. …
November 05, 2020
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DEA and partners collect a record amount of unwanted medications during National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

November 05, 2020
… 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 … law enforcement to find out if they have any permanent drug disposal locations throughout their local community. …
November 05, 2020
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DEA achieves significant milestone during 16th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

November 02, 2018
… event on Oct. 27, DEA and federal, state and local partners disposed of more than 900,000 pounds of prescription … of unwanted or expired medications for safe and proper disposal at sites set up throughout the state.  The amount …
November 02, 2018
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DEA achieves significant milestone during 16th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

November 02, 2018
… event on Oct. 27, DEA and federal, state and local partners disposed of more than 900,000 pounds of prescription … of unwanted or expired medications for safe and proper disposal at sites set up throughout the state. The amount …
November 02, 2018
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DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Day Removes Almost 600,000 Pounds of Unneeded Prescription Medications Across the Country

November 13, 2023
… once again emptied their medicine cabinets to help dispose of old, unwanted, and expired medications. … us make our communities safer and healthier by safely disposing unwanted or expired medications.” DEA continues to expand opportunities to make safe disposal of medications more accessible nationwide. We …
November 13, 2023
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DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Day Removes Almost 600,000 Pounds of Unneeded Prescription Medications Across the Country

November 10, 2023
… once again emptied their medicine cabinets to help dispose of old, unwanted, and expired medications. … our Florida communities the opportunity to responsibly dispose of their unneeded, unwanted, and unused prescription … Reuter. DEA continues to expand opportunities to make safe disposal of medications more accessible nationwide. We …
November 10, 2023
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DEA and partners collect a record amount of unwanted medications during National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

October 30, 2020
… 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 … law enforcement to find out if they have any permanent drug disposal locations throughout their local community.   …
October 30, 2020
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DEA Holds 22nd National Prescription Drug Take Back Day to prevent addiction and reduce overdose deaths

April 27, 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 27, 2022
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DEA Holds 22nd National Prescription Drug Take Back Day to prevent addiction and reduce overdose deaths

April 25, 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 25, 2022
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DEA Holds 22nd National Prescription Drug Take Back Day to prevent addiction and reduce overdose deaths

April 15, 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 15, 2022
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National Prescription Drug Take Back Day scheduled for October 26

October 24, 2019
… DEA and partners host bi-annual event to dispose of medications and vaping devices OMAHA, Neb. – The … at more than 6,036 sites nationwide where individuals can dispose of expired, unused and unwanted prescription … to drop off their medications on Saturday can locate secure disposal sites, many of which are open year-round, by …
October 24, 2019
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DEA achieves significant milestone during 16th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

November 02, 2018
… 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 …
November 02, 2018
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DEA and partners collect a record amount of unwanted medications during National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

October 30, 2020
… 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 … law enforcement to find out if they have any permanent drug disposal locations throughout their local community. …
October 30, 2020
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Record collection in the Pacific Northwest of unwanted medications during National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

November 02, 2020
… 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 … law enforcement to find out if they have any permanent drug disposal locations throughout their local community. …
November 02, 2020
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Fourth National Prescription Drug Take-Back Event Collects Record 276 Tons

May 03, 2012
… of unwanted or expired medications for safe and proper disposal at the 5,659 take-back sites that were available in … an “ultimate user” of controlled substance medications dispose of them by delivering them to entities authorized by …
May 03, 2012
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Over 17 tons of prescription drugs collected in the Pacific Northwest during the 16th National Take Back Day

November 06, 2018
… event on Oct. 27, DEA and federal, state and local partners disposed of more than 900,000 pounds of prescription … of unwanted or expired medications for safe and proper disposal at a record 211 take-back sites. When the results …
November 06, 2018
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DEA Hosts Its Third Statewide Prescription Drug Take-Back Day

October 24, 2011
… campaign will provide a safe way for A rizonans to dispose of their unwanted prescription drugs,” said DEA … 25, 2010, Congress passed the Secure and Responsible Drug Disposal Act of 2010, which amends the Controlled Substances …
October 24, 2011
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DEA Collects Eight Tons Of Medicine In Los Angeles Area During Third Drug Take-Back Event

November 04, 2011
… Drug Take-Back program gives area residents a safe way to dispose of their unwanted medication,” said Timothy J. … cabinet. Many Americans simply do not know how to properly dispose of their unused or expired medicine, often flushing … www.whitehousedrugpolicy.gov/publications/pdf/prescrip_disposal.pdf For additional information pertaining to DEA …
November 04, 2011
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DEA Office In Atlanta Holding Its Sixth Nationwide Prescription Drug Take-Back Day, Saturday, April 27, 2013

April 24, 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 …
April 24, 2013