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ISP, Federal and Local Government Agencies Collect  More Than Eight Tons of Unwanted Medications

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Wed, 11/06/2019 - 11:18am by laughingcat

“Kudos to everyone who helped protect their loved ones from substance misuse by safely disposing a total of over eight tons of medication,” said Indiana Executive Director for Drug Prevention, Treatment and Enforcement Jim McClelland. “We hope more people will take advantage of convenient prescription drop-off locations available year round across Indiana.”

In partnership with the federal Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), the drug take back initiative seeks to prevent prescription drug abuse and theft through proper disposal of prescription drugs. 88 sites across Indiana partnered with the DEA to collect unused medication.

During the one day event, the DEA reports that Hoosiers safely disposed of 16,483 pounds of unused medication. Collectively the Indiana State Police received 1,488 pounds of unused, expired or unwanted medications for proper disposal. Our partners from the IPLA and the Indiana Board of Pharmacy received 1,125 pounds of prescription medication. 

For more information about the bi-annual "Prescription Drug Take Back Day" or to find year round disposal locations visit https://takebackday.dea.gov/.

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