On Saturday, April 27th, 2019, Hoosiers will have an opportunity to participate in the 17th nationwide “Prescription Drug Take Back” Day by visiting Indiana State Police posts and locations sponsored by the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency (IPLA) and the Indiana Board of Pharmacy. In partnership with the federal Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), the “Prescription Drug Take Back” initiative seeks to prevent prescription drug abuse and theft through proper disposal of prescription drugs.
Indiana Executive Director for Drug Prevention, Treatment and Enforcement Jim McClelland says Combatting the drug crisis is one of Governor Holcomb’s top priorities, with a focus on prevention, treatment, and enforcement, and by safely disposing of unused medications, Hoosiers can help protect their loved ones from substance misuse and be part of Indiana’s Next Level Recovery.”
Collection sites will be available for residents to conveniently and anonymously drop off any unused, expired or unwanted prescription medications, including liquid and pill medications. Syringes, new or used, will not be accepted for disposal. The service is free and anonymous with no questions asked and medication will be properly disposed of without threat to the environment. In the past, Hoosiers have disposed of over five tons of potentially dangerous prescription medications through the use of these safe drop-off locations during Drug Take Back Days.
The twice-yearly event addresses a vital public safety and public health issue. Medicines that languish in home cabinets are highly susceptible to diversion, misuse, abuse, or accidental poisoning.
Indiana State Police Superintendent Douglas Carter says Studies show that a majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, including from the home medicine cabinet and Proper disposal safeguards against accidental exposure, diversion, or access to prescription medication for misuse.
Local drop off sites include:
The Indiana State Police Jasper Post on 2209 Newton Street in Jasper, hosted by the Indiana State Police Jasper Post.
The CVS in Newburgh located at 7722 State Road 66, hosted by the Warrick County Sherriff’s office.
The Tell City Fire and Police Department located at 702 12th Street in Tell City, hosted by the Indiana Board of Pharmacy
The Tell City Fire Station located at 707 Mozart Street in Tell City, hosted by the Perry County Recycling Management District
Drop off times are 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM local time.
