Saturday is Prescription Drug Take Back Day

Friday, October 27th, 2023 -- 12:00 PM

(Bob Hague, WRN) Tomorrow, Saturday is Prescription Drug Take Back Day nationally and in Wisconsin.

Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul says Wisconsinites consistently do an outstanding job. “This this past spring, Wisconsin's drug takeback was first in the nation in the volume of unused unwanted medications collected.”

Kaul says it makes a difference. “And the reason that's so important is one of the ways that people will become addicted to prescription painkillers is through the misuse of prescription drugs.”

Kaul says state residents consistently lead the nation in drugs safely disposed of. “There was over 55,000 pounds collected this past spring over essentially a six month period.”

It’s easy to participate tomorrow, with 140 events planned. “There are more than 270 participating law enforcement agencies. And you can have you can find an event near you by visiting doseofreality.wi.gov.”

There are also over 490 drop boxes around the state where you can safely dispose of unused and unwanted medications year round.

Feel free to contact us with questions and/or comments.