Prescription Drug Take-Back Day

The Prince George’s County Police Department will participate in a nationwide initiative designed to prevent increased pill abuse and theft. 

The Prince George’s County Police Department, along with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), will collect potentially dangerous expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs for destruction.

The Prince George’s County Police Department will have three collection points across the county:

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

The DEA cites studies that show a majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, often from a home medicine cabinet. Many people also do not know how to properly dispose of their unused medicine, often flushing them down the toilet or throwing them away – both potential safety and health hazards.

This event will offer the opportunity for the community to surrender any expired, unused and unwanted prescription medications.  This service is free and anonymous. 

For more information, contact the Community Services Division at 301-909-7126 or go to http://www.dea.gov/ .