National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

CORPUS CHRISTI, TX - The Corpus Christi – Nueces County Public Health District, the Drug Enforcement Administration, and the Robstown Police Department will partner for a Prescription Drug Take Back Event on Saturday, October 24, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

The drop-off locations are:

·         Corpus Christi-Nueces County Public Health District

1702 Horne Road, Corpus Christi, TX 78418

·         CVS Pharmacy, in collaboration with the Robstown Police Department

1000 N First Street, Robstown, TX 78380

For sixteen years, DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day has helped Americans safely dispose of unneeded medications, those that are old, unwanted, or expired, to prevent drug misuse and abuse.

Take Back Day offers free and anonymous disposal of unneeded medications at more than 4,200 drop-off locations nationwide. In partnership with local law enforcement, Take Back Day has removed more than 20.4 million pounds (10,200 tons) of medication from circulation since its inception.

Collection sites will not accept syringes, sharps, or illicit drugs. Keep liquid products, such as cough syrup, sealed in their original container. Keep the cap tightly sealed to prevent leakage. 

For more information and to find a collection site near you, visit www.DEATakeBack.com

Media representatives can contact Gabriela Morrow, Senior Public Information Officer, at 361-826-3583 or GabrielaM@corpuschristitx.gov.