Tomorrow (Oct. 24) is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day.
The nationwide annual event aims to provide a safe, convenient and responsible way of disposing of prescription drugs, while also educating the public about the potential for abuse of medications.
South Dakota Department of Social Services Secretary Laurie Gill encourages people to properly dispose of unwanted prescription drugs so they don’t end up being diverted to unintended purposes. She says there are take-back locations throughout the state and DSS has year-round resources to help.
Unwanted medications can be disposed without question in a secure medication drop box at participating locations like pharmacies and police stations.
For those who are unable to make it to a take back site, DisposeRx packets are available for free from DSS. DisposeRx packets contain an FDA-approved ingredient that, when mixed with water, chemically and physically neutralizes the medication allowing it to be thrown away safely at home. To find take-back locations or order DisposeRx packets, visit www.AvoidOpioidSD.com/take-action/take-back-sites.
DSS is also offering free medication lock boxes that can be ordered by visiting www.AvoidOpioidSD.com/take-action/medication-lock-boxes/.
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