Store & Dispose of Medications Safely
Prescription Storage:
- Prevent accidental and intentional overdose by storing medications safely.
- Keep medications locked up and out of reach.
- Request a free prescription lock box.
Prescription Disposal Options:
- Bring medications to a prescription drug take-back location.
- Use a drug deactivation pouch. Add pills/capsules, patches and liquid medications to the pouch. Add water, seal pouch, shake and dispose of in the household trash.
- Place in a thick-walled plastic container with a tight sealing cap (laundry detergent jug, milk carton, or bleach bottle), fill with inedible substances like coffee grounds, compost or kitty litter and dispose in your household items trash bin.
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Drug Overdose Prevention Program
208-401-5104
Ada & Boise County 208-375-5211
Elmore County 208-587-4407
Valley County 208-634-7194