The Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP), the Pennsylvania State Police, and the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General are encouraging Pennsylvanians to take part in the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration’s National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day initiative on Saturday, April 26.   

“Every day is a take-back day in Pennsylvania. In addition to the DEA’s boxes on April 26, there are nearly 900 DDAP drug take-back boxes available throughout Pennsylvania year-round for residents to use, including at buildings throughout the Shapiro Administration,” said DDAP Secretary Dr. Latika Davis-Jones. “Our goal is to get rid of all the expired, unused, and unwanted prescription medications in a safe, secure manner. It’s one of our strongest substance use disorder prevention efforts.” 

Many township and borough police departments have year-round take-back boxes, as does the Pennsylvania State Police.  No personal information is required, and drop-off boxes are available 24/7. To find a convenient location to promote to your residents, click here. 

Since the inception of Pennsylvania’s drug take-back program in 2015, more than 1.5 million pounds – or 750 tons – of prescription medication have been destroyed across 67 Pennsylvania counties. Click here to learn more about National Take Back Day.