Drop off unused, unwanted prescription medications in St. Louis

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. – The DEA's annual National Prescription Drug Take Back Day will be held Saturday, October 26, at participating St. Louis area police departments.

The program's focus is to remove potentially dangerous controlled substances from medicine cabinets and destroy them across the country, according to a news release.

Anyone can drop off unused or unwanted prescription medications between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m

To find participating police departments and departments, click here.

The DEA will coordinate with state and local law enforcement agencies. The aim of the take-back day is also to bring the issue of drug abuse into focus nationwide.

“The program provides an opportunity for law enforcement, prevention, treatment and business communities to work together and establish a safe collection point for all Americans, regardless of where they live,” the release said.