The year’s first of two National Prescription Drug Take Back Days will take place from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, April 27, and Meijer pharmacists are prepared for an influx of customers to come in and dispose of their unwanted, unused, and expired medications.
Meijer first participated in the national program in February 2019 and has since collected more than 165 tons of unneeded medications in easily identifiable kiosks near each of its in-store pharmacies. In 2023, Meijer customers returned nearly 90,000 pounds or 45 tons of unused/unwanted medications from proper disposal.
At Meijer, every day is drug take back day. Customers can access the kiosks year-round for disposal of over the counter and prescription medications, including controlled substances, during normal pharmacy hours, 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. Assistance is available, if needed.
This is the 26th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, which aims to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs. Meijer encourages its customers to take advantage of the program.
To find a Meijer pharmacy, go to Meijer.com/Pharmacy.