National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

(NAPSI)—Unused medication can sometimes find its way into the wrong hands, so it’s critical to dispose of it properly. To make that easier and raise awareness about the potential of medication abuse, and encourage people to remove unneeded medications from their homes, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) hosts National Prescription Drug Take Back Days each spring and fall. For year-round convenience, CVS Pharmacy offers in-store disposal units available during pharmacy hours at thousands of locations nationwide.

Why is safe medication disposal important? 

Unneeded or expired medications that are not properly secured of disposed can be associated with accidental poisoning and improper access by those seeking to misuse them.  Continue reading →