This is an opportunity for consumers to dispose of any unneeded or unwanted medications.

Collections will be from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.

Clarion Borough Police Department is located at 1400 East Main Street, Clarion, Pa.

About National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day

Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Take-Back Day is a unique opportunity for consumers to safely and legally dispose of unneeded medications, including prescription controlled substances, such as certain pain medications, since these drugs can only be returned to law enforcement personnel.

The take-back service is free and anonymous, with no questions asked. Sites will accept tablets, capsules, and all other solid dosage forms of unwanted medication. Personal information may be blacked out on prescription bottles, or medications may be emptied from the bottles into the bins provided at the events.

DEA has collected a total of 2.8 million pounds of unwanted medication for safe and secure disposal during the previous six take-back days combined.

Given the role prescription medications play in adolescent accidental and intentional poisonings and death, reducing the number of prescription medications in private homes could reduce the number of poisonings in children seen annually. If you have any questions or concerns, please let me know.

~ Chief Mark Hall, Clarion Police