Kansans safely disposed of more than six tons of unused and unwanted medicines during National Drug Take Back Day on October 24, according to Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt. Kanss Law Enforcement Officers collected 12,214 pounds of medicines at 80 locations throughout the state during the event.
Schmidt says that safe storage and proper disposal are the keys to preventing the accidental or intentional misuse of prescription medications.
Kansans have safely destroyed a total of 203,034 puunds of medications in the 19 collection days that have been held since 2010. Law Enforcement Agencies turn the drugs they collect over to the DEA, which safely destroys the medications.
Unused prescriptions can be turned in year round at many local law enforcement locations as well as a limited number of other locations. Kansans should contact their local Sheriff’s office or Police Department for more information.
