National Drug Take Back Day is Saturday

MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) – In honor of National Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, UnityPoint Health – Meriter reminded the community how to properly dispose of old or unneeded medications.

According to the hospital, it is important to never throw away medications or flush them down the toilet. The best way to safely dispose of medications is to return them to a pharmacy. This helps protect against drug abuse, poisoning and water pollution.

UnityPoint Health – Meriter has a medication disposal box at its outpatient pharmacy at 202 S. Park St. that is accessible to anyone.

Access is possible during the pharmacy's opening hours: Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m

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