NATIONAL PRESCRIPTION DRUG TAKE-BACK DAY

SATURDAY, OCT. 23 10 A.M. - 12 P.M.

The Westerville Division of Police (WPD) is encouraging residents to check their cabinets for unneeded prescription drugs ahead of National Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday, Oct. 23.

Removing unnecessary prescription medications from the home eliminates the opportunity for individuals to find and abuse them. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported record-high overdose deaths during the pandemic. Current data indicates more than 90,000 overdose deaths in the 12-month period ending November 2020, a 29% increase from the prior 12-month period.

In addition to participating in prescription drug take back events, WPD offers a 24-hour drop box in the lobby at the headquarters (29 S. State St.) Please read the list to the right before bringing medications to WPD.

Find links to resources at www.westerville.org/police.

ACCEPTED

• Prescriptions, including patches, medications and ointments

• Medication samples

• Medications for pets

PLEASE NOTE: Most over-the-counter (OTC) medications can be disposed of at home. Learn how and where to dispose of OTC medications from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) at www.fda.gov.

NOT ACCEPTED X

Please do NOT place the following items in the WPD medication disposal box. Consult the packaging or manufacturer for proper disposal methods.

• Needles/sharps

• Medications from businesses or clinics

• Hydrogen peroxide

• Inhalers

• Aerosol cans

• Ointments, lotions or liquids

• Thermometers

Alternative Drop-off Locations Meijer Pharmacy #181 (100 Polaris Parkway) WalMart Pharmacy #10-5857 (50 E. Schrock Road) CVS Pharmacy (620 S. Cleveland Ave.)