Good Samaritan to Host Drug Take Back Day in April

On Tuesday, April 16, 2024, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. EST, the community will have an opportunity to dispose of unwanted and expired medications during Good Samaritan’s Drug Take Back Day. “This event provides a safe and convenient opportunity for people to clean out their medicine cabinets of unwanted medications and take an active part in preventing potential drug abuse and misuse in the community, stated Heather McKinley, Good Samaritan Pharmacy Staff Development Supervisor. “It will also guarantee that the medication will be disposed of in the safest and most responsible way, as alternative methods of disposal such as throwing away or flushing pose health and environmental hazards.”

The Good Samaritan Pharmacy staff will be set up at the 6^th street entrance of the hospital under the awning to collect medications. Good Samaritan will accept vitamins, prescription medication (schedule II-V controlled and non-controlled substances), prescription patches, prescription ointments, pet medication and over-the-counter medication. We do not accept needles, inhalers, thermometers, aerosol cans, lotions or liquids and hydrogen peroxide.

For questions please contact the Good Samaritan Pharmacy at 812-885-3492.