National Prescription Drug Take Back Day | City of Florence
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day | City of Florence
On Saturday, April 26, 2025, the Florence Police Department, in collaboration with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), will participate in the National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., they will offer a venue for the disposal of unused prescription drugs, collecting tablets, capsules, patches, and other solid forms at various locations.
The National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, which has been in operation for over a decade, serves as a means for Americans to dispose of unneeded medications that might otherwise lead to addiction. This initiative provides nearly 5,000 drop-off sites across the country where people can discard medications without incurring any cost and maintaining anonymity.
The event details are as follows:
- **What:** National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
- **When:** Saturday, April 26, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. local time
- **Who:** Florence Police Department
- **Where:** North Parking lot of the City of Florence Government Center, 8100 Ewing Blvd., Florence, Kentucky, and the Florence Kroger Marketplace, 7685 Mall Road, Florence, Kentucky
This initiative, in partnership with local law enforcement agencies, has successfully collected 9,600 tons of medication since it began. It is important to note that the sites will not accept syringes, sharps, or illicit drugs. Liquid medicines like cough syrup should be sealed in their original containers with caps secured to prevent leaks.
Additional information about the disposal process and the event can be found at www.DEATakeBack.com or by contacting the Florence Police Department at (859) 647-5420.
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