This spring, DEA and law enforcement partners collected 670,136 pounds of unneeded medications at collection sites across the country.
DEA Collected more than 300 Tons of Medications with “Take Back Day” Initiative
This spring, DEA and law enforcement partners collected 670,136 pounds of unneeded medications at collection sites across the country.
Source: U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency
Since 2010, DEA, along with its partners, has collected nearly 18.6 million pounds of old, unwanted prescription drugs. To view the comprehensive 26th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day results or prior years’ results, click the link below.
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