National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is Saturday, April 26

Kentucky Health News

In partnership with local law enforcement, National Prescription Drug Take Back Day acts as a reminder to get rid of any unused or expired medications.

The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration holds this biannual event every April and October. This year’s Prescription Drug Take Back Day will fall on Saturday, April 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

“Most people who misuse prescription drugs get them from family, friends, and acquaintances,” according to the DEA website. “You can make a difference by keeping track of the medicine you have, by rethinking where and how you keep your medications in your home, and by safely disposing of any unused medications.”

The October 2024 event brought in 629,953 pounds of medication nationally, with 15,140 pounds of it from Kentucky.

To find one of the more than 50 collection sites in Kentucky, go to dea.gov/takebackday.

For those who may not be able to make it on April 26, there are at least 193 permanent prescription drug disposal locations in Kentucky that offer year-round services for medication disposal. Kentucky locations by county can be found on the Kentucky Office of Drug Control Policy website.