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Prescription Drug Take-Back Day Comes To San Clemente

Residents can drop off unwanted medications this weekend.

SAN CLEMENTE, CA — Residents can dispose of unwanted medication as part of National Prescription Drug Take Back Day this weekend.

Residents can bring expired, unused or unwanted medications for safe, anonymous disposal to the event, planned for Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at San Clemente City Hall, 910 Calle Negocio.

Officials urged families to clear out medicine cabinets to help prevent misuse.

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The event is part of a nationwide effort led by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration and local partners to keep homes and the community safer.

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