
MEDICATION DISPOSAL
Below are resources that may assist with properly disposing of your unwanted medication.
Don't know what to do with those expired or unused medications? Here are a few solutions that may be able to assist you with choosing how to dispose of those unwanted medications.
TakeAway Environmental Return System
A unique method for disposal of unused patient medications. You just fill it, seal it, and return via USPS or drop off at a nearby Post Office.
We carry the 11" x 8" envelopes in the pharmacy for $3.99 per "No Postage Necessary" envelope. Ask a pharmacy representative for more details or click here to visit the TakeAway website.
National Drug Take-Back Days
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has been coordinating National Drug Take-Back Days for a few years. According to the DEA, over 3.5 million pounds of prescription medications have been removed out of circulation in their six Take-Back events, including their latest one held in April 2013. State, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies partner with the DEA to make this a successful event.
For more information about these events, please click here to visit the National Take-Back Initiative webpage.
Other Resources
Here are some other resources that may assist with properly disposing of your unwanted medication.
How to Dispose of Unused Medicines - FDA
How to Dispose of Medicines Properly - EPA
Find a Medicine Take-Back Location
In Washington State:
We provide free secure disposal in our pharmacy, or you can find medicine take back location:
https://www.takebackyourmeds.org/
Outside of Washington State: