Pharmaceutical Take-Back Program (Kiosk and Funding Grant) is sponsored by MED-Project LLC (regulated by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health). This opportunity supports mission-aligned projects and measurable outcomes.

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gov Unused or expired medications can pose a risk to children, family members, and the environment. They can also be misused, leading to serious complications, overdose, and even death. There are MedReturn Drug Collection Kiosks at all District Stations of the Boston Police Department.

You can dispose of your medications safely, confidentially, and for free. The kiosks are open to all residents, 24 hours a day, seven days a week — no questions asked. This is a safe, effective, and sustainable way to dispose of prescription substances.

Still have questions? Contact: Boston Public Health Commission 1010 Massachusetts Avenue At our kiosks, we collect: over-the-counter medications pills, capsules, inhalers, ointment, and patches liquids in glass or leak-proof containers. bloody or infectious waste, and 40 New Sudbury St.

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, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 ​1249 Hyde Park Ave. , Hyde Park, MA 02136 Before you dispose of medication Before you dispose of medication Remove any ID information Scratch out all identifying information on the prescription label to make it unreadable. This will help protect your identity and the privacy of your personal health information.

Drug instructions on label If the drug label or patient information on the medication has specific instructions for disposal, please follow those. Don’t flush prescription drugs down the toilet unless this information tells you to. Don’t give away your medications Do not give medications to friends.

Doctors prescribe drugs based on a person's specific symptoms and medical history. A drug that works for you could be very dangerous for someone else. Pharmacy Take-Back Kiosks The pharmacies CVS and Walgreens offer take-back kiosks at select locations, free and open to the public.

Please check the respective sites for details about take-back policies. Check out this website to find where these pharmacy take-back kiosks are located. Keep prescription medicine in a secure place.

Count and monitor the number of pills you have. Educate yourself and others Share information with family, friends, and neighbors. Talk to youth about the risks of underage drinking and abusing prescription drugs.

Children who learn about the risks from their parents are up to 50 percent less likely to use than those who don't get that critical message at home. If you or someone you know needs help, call 1-855-494-4057 . Addiction is a treatable disease.

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To request a nasal Narcan training, call 617-834-1784 . Safe medicine storage tips Working with the Health Commission Still have questions? Contact: Boston Public Health Commission 1010 Massachusetts Avenue