Drug Take Back Locations Saturday in Bowie, PG County

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BOWIE, MD — The Bowie Police Department will collect unwanted and expired prescription drugs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 30.

The collection site for the National Drug Take-Back Day is the Bowie Police Department, 15901 Excalibur Road.

For more information, call 240-544-5700.

Prince George’s County Drop-Off Sites

The Prince George’s County Police Department is also taking part in Saturday’s take-back day.

The department will collect potentially dangerous, expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs for destruction. The medications do not need to be in their original packaging.

Authorities cannot accept liquids, aerosol-based medication or needles/injectable pens. This collection service is free and anonymous.

Stop by any of these three sites between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.

• District I Station at 5000 Rhode Island Ave. in Hyattsville
• District III Station at 7600 Barlowe Road in Palmer Park
• District IV Station at 5135 Indian Head Highway in Oxon Hill

Federal officials say studies show most abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, often from a home medicine cabinet.