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14 October 2021

National Drug Take Back Day

Emily Medicine, Medicine Disposal Leave a Comment
Poster for the 21st National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

Since 2010, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has held 20 National Drug Take Back Day events. These events are a free and easy way to safely dispose of medicines – both prescription and over-the-counter. The next drug take back day event is October 23, 2021 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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15 October 2020

Safe Medicine Disposal

Emily Home, Medicine, Medicine Disposal, Medicine Safety Leave a Comment
Hand holding a medicine bottle with pills falling into a collection box.

Keeping unused or expired medicines in your home is dangerous. If your doctor tells you to stop taking a medicine, promptly dispose of it to help prevent a medicine error.  Make it a habit to regularly dispose of unused and expired medicines.

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14 January 2020

Poison Safety and New Year’s Resolutions

Emily Cleaning Products, E-Cigarette, Holiday Safety, Medicine Disposal, Nicotine, Supplements, Vaping Leave a Comment
Yellow desk with notepad written 2020 and goals plans and actions. Other desk items surround the notepad including pens, thumbtacks, sticky notes, a plant, a keyboard, a cup of coffee, glasses, and a cellphone.

Whether you’ve made a new resolution or are rededicating yourself to a resolution you made last year (or many years ago), poison safety can impact the steps you take to achieve your goals.

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