Free Medication Lock Boxes Available to Trumbull Residents

Need a safe and convenient method to keep track of your prescriptions? Stop by the Trumbull Health Department on Wednesday, July 1 between 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., to receive a free medication lock box (while supplies last). The Health Department and TPAUD have partnered together to promote the safe storage of medications. Lock boxes can be used for both prescription and nonprescription medication.

“The use of the medication lock boxes allows you to have better control of your medications while helping to keep them out of the hands of others,” said Luci Bango, Trumbull Health Department Director of Health. “Any medication in your home can be dangerous and should be stored safely.”

“Because of social distancing, people have been unable to drop off their unused or expired medications at a Drug Take Back Day or the DropBox located at the Trumbull Police Department. That means it’s even more important now to make sure residents have a place to safely store medications until they can dispose of them properly,” said Kiersten Naumann, TPAUD Program Coordinator. “TPAUD is happy to partner with the Trumbull Health Department to offer these lockboxes free of charge to anyone who needs them.”

Count It! Lock It! Drop It!

• Do NOT share prescription medications, even with other family members.
• Take inventory of your prescriptions and over-the-counter medications.
• Protect your medicine – store it in a safe place that only you can access.
• Dispose of unused, unwanted, and/or expired medicine in a safe way (do NOT flush medicine!).

The Trumbull Health Department and TPAUD encourage residents to take advantage of this opportunity and to visit the Health Department for a free medication lock box.

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The Trumbull Health Department is committed to improving the quality of life for all it serves through the promotion of health, prevention of disease, and by assuring a safe and clean environment for our residents. For more information about the Trumbull Health Department call 203-452-1030 or visit www.trumbull-ct.gov/THD.