Many local police departments and pharmacies joined the Drug Enforcement Administration's (DEA) efforts on Saturday to make sure old and unused prescription medications do not get into the wrong hands.
During a Drug Take Back Day people can take their old or unused prescription drugs to a participating location. The agency will then dispose of the drugs properly.
“Public safety is a shared responsibility and we must take a collaborative approach to reducing harm to those struggling with addiction, reducing harm to our natural resources, and developing long-term, effective solutions. Prescription Drug Take-Back is just one of the ways we can help reduce the dangers of opioids and their impact on our community," Wauwatosa Police Chief James MacGillis stated.
Meijer Pharmacies are also participating in Drug Take Back Day, but every day is Drug Take Back Day for Meijer.
Customers have access to kiosks all year, where they are able to dispose of their old or unused prescription drugs safely.
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