DEA Prescription Drug Take-Back Day

DEA Prescription Drug Take-Back Day
The Lake City Police Department participates in the DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible way for community members to dispose of unused or expired medications. Proper disposal helps prevent prescription drug misuse and keeps medications from being accidentally ingested by children or pets.

During the event, residents can bring expired, unwanted, or unused prescription medications and other pharmaceutical substances for safe disposal by law enforcement. No appointments are required, and the service is free and anonymous.

Prescription Drug Take-Back Day is typically held twice a year and provides an important opportunity to remove potentially dangerous medications from homes while raising awareness about the risks of prescription drug abuse.

For more information about the national initiative, visit the DEA Take-Back website:
https://www.dea.gov/takebackday

To see upcoming local collection events and other community programs, visit the Lake City Police Department events page:
https://www.lcfla.com/police/page/events

Walgreens and Publix pharmacies offer medication disposal kiosks that are available year-round.ns in new window