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.
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.
