Walgreens Collects More than 6-Million Pounds of Unused Prescription Medication, Seeks the Public’s Help for National Drug Takeback Day

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Walgreens is urging the public to participate in National Prescription Drug Takeback Day on October 26th, 2024, as part of its ongoing efforts to combat prescription drug abuse. The company has collected and properly disposed of over 6 million pounds of unused prescription medications since 2016 through its safe medication disposal program.

Walgreens offers more than 1,550 kiosks across 46 states and Washington, D.C. for year-round, no-cost disposal of unwanted, unused, or expired medications. Customers can locate these kiosks using the store locator on walgreens.com. Pharmacies without kiosks provide free DisposeRx or other disposal options upon request. All collected medications are safely incinerated at DEA-registered facilities.

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• Walgreens has collected and disposed of over 6 million pounds of unused prescription medications since 2016
• The company offers more than 1,550 safe medication disposal kiosks across 46 states and Washington, D.C.
• Free medication disposal services are available year-round at Walgreens locations

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DEERFIELD, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Walgreens is calling on the public to help in the fight against prescription drug abuse by taking part in National Prescription Drug Takeback Day on Saturday, October 26^th, 2024. Twice a year, drug takeback days are reserved for the safe disposal of unwanted, unused, or expired medications. Walgreens has more than 1,550 kiosks across 46 states and Washington, D.C. These kiosks are a convenient way to ensure medications are not accidentally or intentionally misused.

This public service is provided at no cost, year-round, by visiting a Walgreens safe medication disposal kiosk during regular pharmacy hours. Kiosk locations can be found on walgreens.com via the store locator. Use the search filter for ‘medication disposal kiosk’ under the pharmacy section. Walgreens pharmacies that do not have safe medication disposal kiosks offer DisposeRx or other drug disposal options free of charge that are also available year-round upon request at the pharmacy counter.

Collected medications are safely disposed of at incineration facilities that are registered with the federal Drug Enforcement Administration. Since the inception of its safe medication disposal program in 2016, Walgreens has collected and properly disposed of over 6.0 million pounds of unused prescription medications.

About Walgreens

Walgreens (www.walgreens.com) is included in the U.S. Retail Pharmacy and U.S. Healthcare segments of Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (Nasdaq: WBA), an integrated healthcare, pharmacy, and retail leader with a 170-year heritage of caring for communities. WBA’s purpose is to create more joyful lives through better health. Operating nearly 9,000 retail locations across America, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, Walgreens is proud to be a neighborhood health destination serving nearly 10 million customers each day. Walgreens pharmacists play a critical role in the U.S. healthcare system by providing a wide range of pharmacy and healthcare services, including those that drive equitable access to care for the nation’s underserved populations. To best meet the needs of customers and patients, Walgreens offers a true omnichannel experience, with fully integrated physical and digital platforms supported by the latest technology to deliver high-quality products and services in communities nationwide.

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FAQ

When is National Prescription Drug Takeback Day 2024 for WBA?

National Prescription Drug Takeback Day is scheduled for Saturday, October 26th, 2024, as announced by Walgreens (WBA).

How many medication disposal kiosks does Walgreens (WBA) have?

Walgreens (WBA) has more than 1,550 safe medication disposal kiosks across 46 states and Washington, D.C.

How much unused prescription medication has Walgreens (WBA) collected since 2016?

Since 2016, Walgreens (WBA) has collected and properly disposed of over 6.0 million pounds of unused prescription medications through its safe medication disposal program.

Are Walgreens (WBA) medication disposal services free?

Yes, Walgreens (WBA) provides safe medication disposal services at no cost to the public, available year-round during regular pharmacy hours.