The Drug Enforcement Administration and its partners will host the 24th "National Prescription Drug Take Back Day" at more than 4,000 sites nationwide on Saturday. (April 22nd)
For years, the goal has been to safely collect tablets, capsules, patches, and other solid forms of prescription drugs.
"Take Back" sites will be open for collection between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. at more than 150 locations across the DEA Omaha Division, which includes Nebraska and Iowa.
You can find a collection site by going to www.DEATakeBack.com
The DEA says, in partnership with local law enforcement, "Take Back Day" has removed more than 8,300 tons of medication from circulation since the collection began in 2010.
Collection sites will not accept syringes, sharps, and illicit drugs.
Liquid products, such as cough syrup, should remain sealed in their original container.
The cap must be tightly sealed to prevent leakage.
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