Medication Disposal
Out of date or unused drugs can be a health risk for toddlers, teens and pets. About 50,000 children visit the ER each year from taking drugs in their reach. They can also be misused. More than 70% of people who misuse prescription drugs get them from friends or family. Over 30,000 overdose deaths each year are because of this.
There are ways to get rid of old or unused drugs safely:
DisposeRx® Packets
We offer free DisposeRx packets. These help you get rid of out of date drugs or ones you no longer use. They are safe for the environment, easy to use, and can help stop drug misuse. Ffill out this form to get your free DisposeRx packet.
Drug Take Back Day
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) sponsors the National Prescription Drug Take Back Day.
Year-Round Drug Disposal
There are sites open year-round that take medications and drugs. Go to deadiversion.usdoj.gov/pubdispsearch to see a list near you.
Member Services: 1-855-202-0729 (TTY: 1-800-255-0056 or 711), Monday – Friday 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.