Kansans safely dispose of nearly 7 tons of medicines

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Kansans safely disposed of nearly seven tons of unused medicines during last week’s National Drug Take-Back Day, Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt said today.

Kansas law enforcement officers collected 13,894 pounds of medicines at 109 locations throughout the state during last Saturday’s event, according to a report from the federal Drug Enforcement Agency. The total was the largest single-day collection since the program began in 2010. Law enforcement agencies turn the drugs they collect over to the DEA, which safely destroys the medications.

“Safe storage and proper disposal are the keys to preventing the accidental or intentional misuse of medications,” Schmidt said. “I appreciate the work of the DEA and local law enforcement in assisting Kansans through this take-back program.”

Kansans have safely destroyed a total of 90,805 pounds of medications in the 11 collection days that have been held beginning in 2010.

Unused prescriptions can be turned in year-round at many local law enforcement locations. Kansans should contact their local sheriff’s office or police department for more information.

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