National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is on Saturday, Oct. 28, and Meijer pharmacists located throughout Hamilton County are ready for an influx of customers to come in and dispose of their used and expired medications.
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Meijer began its program in February 2019, and its Indiana pharmacies have collected more than 21 tons of unwanted medication since then. Overall, Meijer stores have collected more than 144 tons.
Customers can access the kiosks year-round for disposal of over-the-counter and prescription medications, including controlled substances, at Meijer stores during normal pharmacy hours. Customers can ask for help if needed, but kiosks are positioned near the pharmacies so they can simply come in and drop the medications off, no questions asked.
Items not accepted as part of the program include needles or other sharps, inhalers, mercury thermometers, medications that contain iodine and illicit drugs.