Got drugs? OHSU hosts prescription drug ‘take-back’ event Sept. 26

Help prevent accidental overdoses, harm to the environment by properly disposing of unused, expired drugs

September 10, 2015 Portland, Ore.

CALENDAR ALERT

WHAT:

OHSU invites the public to safely and responsibly dispose of unused or expired prescription medications as part of the Drug Enforcement Administration’s National Take-Back Initiative, which aims to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs, while also educating the public about the potential for abuse of medications.

There is no cost to turn in medications. Experts will be on hand to answer questions. All donations are anonymous.

Mention you are going to the drug take-back event and your Portland Aerial Tram ride is free.

WHEN:

Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

WHERE:

OHSU Emergency Department, Marquam Hill Campus3181 S.W. Sam Jackson Park Road, Portland, OR

DETAILS:

OHSU experts will accept:

Expired or unused prescription medications and samples
Over-the-counter and off-the-shelf medications,
Vitamins Pet medications
Medicated ointments and liquid medications
Needles that are capped and placed in a clean, clear, labeled zip lock bag

OHSU experts cannot accept:

Thermometers
Sharps or syringes
IV bags
Bloody or infectious waste
Hydrogen peroxide
Aerosol cans
Inhalers
EpiPens