Medford to Host National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on April 27
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Medford to Host National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on April 27
The Medford Police Department and the Medford Board of Health are hosting a National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 27, from 10am to 2pm, at the City Hall rear lot (85 George P. Hassett Drive), and Wegmans (3850 Mystic Valley Parkway). National Prescription Drug Take Back Day aims to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs, while educating the public about the potential for abuse of medications. This service is free and anonymous for residents.
Accepted medications include:
- Pills
- Tablets
- Capsules
- Cough medicines or other liquid medications
- Any prescription medications
- Needles / syringes
Items NOT ACCEPTED include:
- Medical devices such as IV bags or home infusion items
- Thermometers
- Medical instruments
For more information about National Take Back Day, please visit https://takebackday.dea.gov/ or call 781-393-2449.
- Board of Health
- Medford Police Department