Falls Church Police Collect 162 Pounds Of Prescription Drugs

FALLS CHURCH, VA — The City of Falls Church Police Department collected about 162 pounds of unused and expired over-the-counter and prescription medications on Saturday as part of the 22nd Annual National Prescription Drug Take Back Day initiative.

The purpose of the twice-a-year event, which took place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, is to provide a safe, convenient and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs. Unused or expired over-the-counter or prescription medicine left unsecured can be prone to misuse and may contribute to overdoses and accidental poisonings.

The Falls Church Police Department holds the event in partnership with the federal Drug Enforcement Administration. During the April 2021 event, agencies across the U.S. collected nearly 840,000 pounds of unused prescription drugs.

The event was held on Saturday outside the police entrance at Falls Church City Hall. Residents filled six large plastic bags with expired and unused medications, weighing 162 pounds, the police department said.

If you weren't able to make it to Saturday's event, here's where to find a year-round drug take-back site.

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