The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is reminding citizens that Saturday, Oct. 26th is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. The DEA recognizes this day in aims to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs, while also educating the general public about the potential for abuse of medications.
Last year – for the first time since 2018 – there was a decrease in national drug overdose deaths in the United States according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Wesley Healthcare has announced it is hosting its 6th Annual “Crush the Crisis” prescription drug take-back day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday. Wesley will hold its collection area at the Main Entrance drive-through, right off Hillside.
Law enforcement officers will be collecting tablets, capsules and patches of hydrocodone (Norco, Lortab, Vicodin), oxycodone (OxyContin, Percocet), tramadol (Ultram), codeine, fentanyl (Duragesic), morphine, hydromorphone (Dilaudid) and oxymorphone (Opana). Ointments, lotions, drops, liquid medication in leak-proof containers, vape cartridges without batteries and pet medication will also be accepted. Any medications will be accepted; however, needles, syringes, lancets or liquids will not be accepted.
In Wichita, drug disposal sites are located at:
WICHITA POLICE DEPARTMENT, PATROL EAST 350 S. EDGEMOOR
ROBERT DOLE VA MEDICAL CENTER 5500 E KELLOGG
WICHITA POLICE DEPARTMENT, WESLEY MEDICAL CENTER 550 N. HILLSIDE
SEDGWICK COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE
801 W. STILLWELL
SEDGWICK COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE, OAKLAWN ACTIVITY CENTER
4904 S. CLIFTON WICHITA
WICHITA POLICE DEPARTMENT, PATROL WEST 661 N ELDER
SEDGWICK COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE, SEDGWICK COUNTY ZOO
5500 W. ZOO BLVD.
Visit DEATakeBack.com for more details or to find the location nearest you.