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
Drug take back days happen twice a year in April and October, 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. Check back in October for Take Back Day details.
Saturday, October 26th, 2024 is National Prescription Drug Takeback Day
EIPH and community partners are hosting seven Take Back Day collection site events within Eastern Idaho from 10:00am-2:00pm.
- Dubois Location:
- Clark County Sheriff’s Office | 224 W. Main St.
- Idaho Falls Location:
- College of Eastern Idaho | 1600 S. 25th E. Building 5 parking lot
- Rigby Locations:
- Rigby Police Department | 173 E. Main St. Suite 1
- Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office* | 210 Courthouse Way
- (*Hit the doorbell button in the lobby and ask dispatch to buzz you in to use the permanent medication drop box.)
- Rexburg Locations:
- Wal-Mart Parking Lot | 1450 N. 2nd In front of building
- Madison County DMV | 510 N. 2nd E. In parking lot
- St. Anthony Location:
- St. Anthony Police Department | 420 N. Bridge St. Suite B
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 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.
Visit an Eastern Idaho Public Health office location to request a FREE drug deactivation pouch and/or medication lock box.
For questions, contact Alison Cruz at: acruz@eiph.idaho.gov
