The National Prescription Drug Take Back Day aims to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs, while also educating the general public about the potential for abuse of medications.

Every spring and fall, health departments and drug disposal sites around the country join the Drug Enforcement Agency in holding National Prescription Drug Take Back Days. This twice-yearly event provides a safe, convenient and responsible way to dispose of prescription and over-the-counter medications, while educating about the potential for medication misuse, accidental ingestion and overdose. During the 2020 Fall event, Vermonters disposed of 4,498 pounds of medication.

Can't make it on Saturday, October 28, 2023?

There are other ways to DO YOUR PART to safely store and dispose of unwanted or expired prescriptions

Lock meds securely

Store your medications in a lock box or locked medicine cabinet.

Drop off unused medication at a kiosk at your local pharmacy or police station. See the map below for a location near you.

Mail meds in a mailback envelope - Request a Free Medication Mail-Back Envelope https://www.healthvermont.gov/alcohol-drugs/services/prescription-drug-disposal