How to Return Unwanted Medicines

1. Gather your unwanted medications. See YES/NO list to find our which items can be returned. Leave items in their original containers (must be 12 oz bottle size or less). Mark out any personal information if you wish.

2. Bring medications to a participating pharmacy. See list of locations to find a participating pharmacy near you.

3. Deposit medications into the secure bin marked for medication return.

What if there are no return locations nearby?
What if I have medicines not accepted by this return program?

Medications Accepted and Not Accepted by the Medicine Return Pilot Program! 

YES: Items Accepted		NO: Items Not Accepted
Prescription medications		Needles
Over-the-counter medications		Thermometers
Medication samples		Lancets
Medications for pets		Controlled substances (narcotics)
Vitamins		IV bags
Medicated ointments/lotions		Bloody or infectious waste
Inhalers		Business waste
Liquid medication in glass or leakproof containers		Empty containers
		Hydrogen Peroxide
		Aerosol cans
		Personal Care Products