Participate in the DEA's National Prescription Drug Take Back Day: Safely Dispose of Unneeded Medications

On Saturday, April 27, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Granite United Way’s three Public Health Networks; Carroll County Coalition for Public Health (C3PH), South Central Public Health Network, and Capital Area Public Health Network (CAPHN) will be participating in the DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day at locations across the state of New Hampshire. DEA and its partners will collect tablets, capsules, patches, and other solid forms of prescription drugs.

For more than a decade, this event has helped Americans easily rid their homes of unneeded medications—those that are old, unwanted, or expired—that too often become a gateway to addiction.

Take Back Day offers free and anonymous disposal of unneeded medications at close to 5,000 local drop-off locations nationwide.

In partnership with local law enforcement, Take Back Day has removed 8,950 tons of medication from circulation since its inception.

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.

For more information and to find a collection site near you, visit www.DEATakeBack.com