Saturday, April 27th is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day!
Did you know? 70% of opioids prescribed for surgery go unused.*
Properly disposing of unused or expired medications prevents them from being found and misused by those you love.
*American Medical Association
Drop off unused or expired medications at the following locations:
- Walmart Parking Lot
- 1450 North 2nd East
- Rexburg, ID 83440
- April 27th, 2024 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
- Madison County DMV
- 510 North 2nd East
- Rexburg, ID 83440
- April 27th, 2024 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
- Blue Cross of Idaho Office in Idaho Falls
- 3630 S 25th E
- April 27th, 2024 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Can’t make it? Drug take back days happen twice a year, but let’s make everyday drug take back day! Stop by an Eastern Idaho Public Health office to pick up your free medication deactivation pouch.
Unused or expired prescription medications left in the medicine cabinet may be taken or misused by others. Dispose of all unused medicine.
Permanent Prescription Drug Take Back Locations (link here: Year-Round Prescription Drug Disposal Locations | Office of Drug Policy (idaho.gov)) can be found throughout Eastern Idaho.
Eastern Idaho Public Health (EIPH) has the exciting opportunity to offer Deterra Drug Deactivation Pouches and/or Medication Lock Box free to community members through the Partnership for Success program.
