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Drug Enforcement Administration Collects Record Number Of Unused Pills As Part Of Its 14th Prescription Drug Take Back Day

November 07, 2017
… expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs for disposal at more than 5,300 collection sites. That is almost … critical that we all get unused drugs out of homes and dispose of them safely at these Drug Take-Back events,” said … advised the public that their usual methods for disposing of unused medicines-flushing them down the toilet …
November 07, 2017
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DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Removes Almost 600,000 Pounds of Unneeded Prescription Medications Across the Country

November 22, 2023
… once again emptied their medicine cabinets to help dispose of old, unwanted, and expired medications. … safe.” DEA continues to expand opportunities to make safe disposal of medications more accessible nationwide. We … unnecessary medications from their home regularly and dispose of it at one of the nearly 17,000 permanent …
November 22, 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 13, 2023
… once again emptied their medicine cabinets to help dispose of old, unwanted, and expired medications. … DEA continues to expand opportunities to make safe disposal of medications more accessible nationwide. We … unnecessary medications from their home regularly and dispose of it at one of the nearly 17,000 permanent …
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 09, 2023
… America once again emptied their medicine cabinets to help dispose of old, unwanted, and expired medications. … DEA continues to expand opportunities to make safe disposal of medications more accessible nationwide. We … unnecessary medications from their home regularly and dispose of it at one of the nearly17,000 permanent drug-drop …
November 09, 2023
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DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Day Removes Over 5400 Pounds of Unneeded Prescription Medications in Arizona

November 08, 2023
… once again emptied their medicine cabinets to help dispose of old, unwanted, and expired medications. In total, … tide.” DEA continues to expand opportunities to make safe disposal of medications more accessible nationwide. We … unnecessary medications from their home regularly and dispose of it at one of the nearly 17,000 permanent …
November 08, 2023
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Communities Across Arizona Turn in Over 3.5 tons of Unneeded Prescription Medications to Prevent Drug Misuse

May 16, 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.” DEA continues to expand opportunities to make safe disposal of medications more accessible nationwide. A list …
May 16, 2023
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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 … DEA continues to expand opportunities to make safe disposal of medications more accessible nationwide. A list …
May 15, 2023
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DEA New England Collects Over Nineteen Tons Of Prescription Medication

May 10, 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 10, 2011
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DEA’s Second Pill Take Back Event Yields 4,436 Pounds Of Medications In Tennessee

May 09, 2011
… of unwanted or expired medications for safe and proper disposal at sites set up throughout the state. This number … to allow the DEA to develop a process for people to safely dispose of their prescription drugs. DEA immediately began …
May 09, 2011
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DEA’s Second Pill Take Back Event Yields 1,225 Pounds Of Medications In South Carolina

May 09, 2011
… of unwanted or expired medications for safe and proper disposal at sites set up throughout the state. This number … to allow the DEA to develop a process for people to safely dispose of their prescription drugs. DEA immediately began …
May 09, 2011
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DEA’s Second Pill Take Back Event Yields 3,510 Pounds Of Drugs In Georgia

May 10, 2011
… of unwanted or expired medications for safe and proper disposal at sites set up throughout the state. This number … to allow the DEA to develop a process for people to safely dispose of their prescription drugs. DEA immediately began …
May 10, 2011
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DEA’s Third Prescription Drug Take-Back Event Yields Fruitful Results In Georgia

November 04, 2011
… of unwanted or expired medications for safe and proper disposal at numerous collection sites throughout the state. … cabinet. Many Americans simply do not know how to properly dispose of their unused or expired medicine, often flushing …
November 04, 2011
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DEA’s Third Prescription Drug Take-Back Event Yields Fruitful Results In Tennessee

November 04, 2011
… of unwanted or expired medications for safe and proper disposal at numerous collection sites throughout the state. … cabinet. Many Americans simply do not know how to properly dispose of their unused or expired medicine, often flushing …
November 04, 2011
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DEA’S Third Prescription Drug Take-Back Event Yields Fruitful Results In South Carolina

November 04, 2011
… of unwanted or expired medications for safe and proper disposal at numerous collection sites throughout the state. … cabinet. Many Americans simply do not know how to properly dispose of their unused or expired medicine, often flushing …
November 04, 2011
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DEA North Carolina Fifth Nationwide Prescription Drug Take-Back Day September 29, 2012

September 25, 2012
… and unused prescription drugs so that DEA can properly dispose of them. I encourage you to do your part to help … event, 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 …
September 25, 2012
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DEA Tennessee Holds Fifth Nationwide Prescription Drug Take-Back Day September 29, 2012

September 25, 2012
… and unused prescription drugs so that DEA can properly dispose of them. I encourage you to do your part to help … event, 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 …
September 25, 2012
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DEA South Carolina Holds Fifth Nationwide Prescription Drug Take-Back Day September 29, 2012

September 26, 2012
… and unused prescription drugs so that DEA can properly dispose of them. I encourage you to do your part to help … event, 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 …
September 26, 2012
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DEA Atlanta Holds Fifth Nationwide Prescription Drug Take-Back Day September 29, 2012

September 28, 2012
… and unused prescription drugs so that DEA can properly dispose of them. I encourage you to do your part to help … event, 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 …
September 28, 2012
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DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take-Back Event Draws Huge Turnout, Amasses Tons Of Medications

September 28, 2015
… community response as citizens came out in vast numbers to dispose of unused prescription medications.  Area residents … and provided a safe, convenient and responsible means for disposing unused and unwanted medications.  “The amount of … at locations throughout the islands.  Recent DEA drug disposal regulations authorize certain DEA registrants to …
September 28, 2015
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DEA Holding Second Nationwide Prescription Drug Take-Back Day In April

April 04, 2011
… program provides area residents with a safe way to dispose of their unwanted medication,” said Timothy J. … event, 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 …
April 04, 2011
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DEA Holding Second Nationwide Prescription Drug Take-Back Day In April

April 04, 2011
… program provides area residents with a safe way to dispose of their unwanted medication,” said Timothy J. … event, 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 …
April 04, 2011
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DEA Holds Its Fifth Prescription Drug Take-Back Day September 29 As Public Participation Continues To Rise

September 25, 2012
… overwhelmingly to DEA’s Take-Back event this past April, disposing of nearly nine tons of prescription drugs,” said … years 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 …
September 25, 2012
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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

April 25, 2013
… that during the past five events, Floridians safely disposed approximately 32 tons of prescription drugs.  … months ago, Congress passed the Secure and Responsible Drug Disposal Act of 2010, which amends the Controlled Substances …
April 25, 2013
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DEA Holds Prescription Take-Back Day October 26 As Public Participation Continues To Rise

October 21, 2013
… overwhelmingly to DEA’s six previous Take-Back Day events, disposing of over 48,000 pounds of pharmaceutical drugs in … 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 …
October 21, 2013
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DEA Holds Its Eighth Prescription Drug Take Back Day On April 26 Take-Back Day To Help Residents Clean Out Their Medicine Cabinets Of Old, Unwanted, Potentially Harmful Drugs

April 22, 2014
… to DEA's seven previous Take-Back Day events, disposing of over 58,000 pounds of pharmaceutical drugs in … 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 …
April 22, 2014
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Arizonans Turn In Nearly 6 Tons Of Prescription Drugs To DEA

May 06, 2016
… effort between communities and law enforcement to safely dispose of dangerous drugs and prevent the onset of drug … or expired prescription drugs for safe and anonymous disposal.  Nationally, over 4,200 law enforcement agencies … Take Back events and work with the community to safely dispose of these drugs and further curb the onset of opioid …
May 06, 2016
PRESS RELEASE

Drug Enforcement Administration Collects Record Number Of Unused Pills As Part Of Its 14th Prescription Drug Take Back Day

November 07, 2017
… expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs for disposal at more than 5,300 collection sites. That is almost … advised the public that their usual methods for disposing of unused medicines-flushing them down the toilet … potential safety and health hazards. Helping people to dispose of potentially harmful prescription drugs is just …
November 07, 2017
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DEA’s Goal Is To Remove A Third Of A Million Pounds Of Expired Prescription Drugs From Circulation On The Sixth Take-Back Day, April 27

April 24, 2013
… DEA in thousands of American communities to take in and dispose of over two million (1,018 tons) of expired … 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 …
April 24, 2013
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Sixth National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day Is This Saturday

April 24, 2013
… 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 …
April 24, 2013
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DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Day Removes Almost 600,000 Pounds of Unneeded Prescription Medications Across the Country

November 08, 2023
… once again emptied their medicine cabinets to help dispose of old, unwanted, and expired medications. … creating a safer and healthier environment for everyone. By disposing of these substances responsibly, we are taking a … DEA continues to expand opportunities to make safe disposal of medications more accessible nationwide. We …
November 08, 2023