Date set to turn in unused prescription drugs

FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ) – A date has been set for people to turn in unused prescription drugs as part of the national ‘Take Back’ program. Collection will take place April 30 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at any Kentucky State Police Post.

State Police partnered with the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) to remove potentially dangerous controlled substances from home medicine cabinets.

Participants may dispose of medication in its original container or by removing the medication from its container and disposing of it directly into the disposal box located at the drop off location.

All solid dosage pharmaceutical products and liquids in consumer containers will be accepted. Liquid products, such as cough syrup, should remain sealed in original containers. The depositor should ensure that the cap is tightly sealed to prevent leakage.

Intravenous solutions, injectables and syringes will not be accepted due to potential hazard posed by blood-borne pathogens.

Illicit substances such as marijuana or methamphetamine are not a part of this initiative and should not be placed in collection containers.

For more information about the ‘Take Back’ program, contact KSP at 502-782-1780 or visit the DEA website at http://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/drug_disposal/takeback/