National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is on Saturday, April 26, and Meijer pharmacists are ready to help customers looking to dispose of their unwanted, unused, and expired medications.
Drug Take Back Day is a national initiative organized by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to safely collect and dispose of unused or expired prescription medications. The goal is to prevent drug misuse and reduce the risk of accidental poisonings or overdoses. It also aims to limit the environmental harm that can result from improper disposal methods, such as flushing medications down the toilet or throwing them in the trash.
Meijer first participated in the national program in February 2019 and has since collected more than 226 tons of unneeded medications in easily identifiable kiosks near each of its in-store pharmacies. In 2024, Meijer customers have returned nearly 108,000 pounds, or 54 tons, of unused/unwanted medications from proper disposal.
Items not accepted as part of the program include needles or other sharps, inhalers, mercury thermometers, medications that contain iodine, and illicit drugs. For additional questions, assistance is available.
Meijer Pharmacy hours vary by location. Visit Meijer.com/Pharmacy to learn more.
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