USC Pharmacies and USC Student Health are pleased share that DRUG TAKE BACK DAY is returning to campus for TUESDAY, DEC. 6. (https://safety.usc.edu/drugs/)
This is an opportunity to safely dispose of any drugs that are expired, no longer needed, or that you no longer want in your home; no questions asked.
Drop-off locations:
USC Health Center Pharmacy: UPC Jefferson Parking Structure
USC Medical Plaza Pharmacy: HSC HC1 First Floor
USC Verdugo Hills Professional Pharmacy: 1808 Verdugo Blvd., Suite 111
For more information, please visit https://safety.usc.edu/drugs.
Special thanks to our USC Pharmacies for making this possible.
About National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
This day addresses a crucial public safety and public health issue. Take Back Day events provide an opportunity for Americans to prevent drug addiction and overdose deaths.
According to the 2019 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 9.7 million people misused prescription pain relievers, 4.9 million people misused prescription stimulants, and 5.9 million people misused prescription tranquilizers or sedatives in 2019. The survey also showed that a majority of misused prescription drugs were obtained from family and friends, often from the home medicine cabinet.
We encourage you to let your colleagues and friends know of this opportunity to safely divert drugs from waste stream and the secondary drug market.
