Dispose of prescription drugs safely: Greene County

FILE – In this June 15, 2018, file photo, pharmaceuticals are seen in North Andover, Mass. Democrats are committed to passing legislation this year …

FILE – In this June 15, 2018, file photo, pharmaceuticals are seen in North Andover, Mass. Democrats are committed to passing legislation this year to curb prescription drug prices, but they’re still disagreeing on how to cut costs for patients and taxpayers while preserving profits that lure investors to back potentially promising treatments. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola, File)

by: Sarah Bean

Posted: Apr 6, 2023 / 01:45 PM EDT

Updated: Apr 6, 2023 / 01:45 PM EDT

DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – National Prescription Drug Takeback Day is coming up later in April. The Greene County Sheriff’s Office is offering residents to have the chance of disposing their unwanted or expired prescription medication in a safe and convenient manner.

According to the Greene County Sheriff’s Office, anyone is able to drop prescription medication at the sheriff’s office on Saturday, April 22. The drug takeback event will be taking place from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.

Residents that would like to attend can do so by dropping them off at 120 East Main Street in Xenia.

For more information, visit the sheriff’s office’s post on social media here.