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, April 26th, 2025 is National Prescription Drug Takeback Day
EIPH and community partners are hosting six Take Back Day collection site events within Eastern Idaho from 10:00am-2:00pm.
- Driggs Location:
- Teton County Sheriff’s Office | 230 N. Main St. Driggs, ID 83422
- Idaho Falls Location:
- Blue Cross of Idaho Office | 3630 S. 25th E. Idaho Falls, ID 83404 (Off Hitt Road across from Hobby Lobby)
- Rigby Location:
- Jefferson County Sherriff’s Office | 200 Courthouse Way, Rigby, ID 83442
- Rexburg Location:
- Madison County DMV | 510 N. 2nd E. In parking lot
- Rexburg Walmart | 1450 N. 2nd E, Rexburg, ID 83440
- Salmon Location:
- Steele Memorial Special Clinic Parking Lot | 805 Main St, Salmon, ID 83467
- St. Anthony Location:
- Anthony City Building | 420 N Bridge St, St. Anthony, ID 83445
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
