Medford to host National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

The Medford Police Department along with the Board of Health and Wegmans will host a National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Medford Police Department parking lot, 100 Main Street. 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.