DOYLESTOWN, Pa. - National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, held October 24th, looked a bit different this year, as Bucks County law enforcement officers conducted the first “Drive Up and Drop In” medication collection. Bucks County surpassed previous collections totals by over 3,356 lbs., breaking previous records.

Collection totals exceeded 14,362 lbs., bringing Bucks County to a total-to-date of 152,697 lbs. since 2010 when collections began in the county. Law enforcement officers collected unneeded or expired over-the-counter, prescription medication and vaping products for safe disposal at 46 sites throughout the county.

All medications collected are incinerated outside of the county in a process that is overseen from start to finish by law enforcement. 

In case you missed the collection event, you may dispose of unwanted medications and vaping products freely and anonymously at one of the 44 permanent drop off sites located in police stations and most hospitals throughout Bucks County. In most locations, all medications are accepted, including pills, capsules, ointments, liquids, nasal sprays, inhalers, and pet medications. Needles and illicit drugs are not accepted.

It is also important to follow safe practices with all medications to prevent accidents and save lives. These include storing medications properly; taking medications only as prescribed; and disposing of both prescribed and over-the-counter medications by participating in biannual collection events or using a drop box located near you.

Visit www.bcdac.org to find a collection site nearest you. 

Contact: Donna Foisy, Prevention Specialist, Bucks County Drug & Alcohol Commission, Inc., 215.444.2740, dsfoisy@buckscounty.org