Fremont County drug take-back event set for Friday

Fremont County Drug Take Back Day is scheduled for this Friday, giving residents an opportunity to dispose of unused medications safely.

Safe disposal option

Unused medications should not be left where children, visitors or others could take them accidentally. A drug take-back event provides a community setting for getting unwanted medications out of homes and into a disposal process.

Residents planning to attend should check the event notice before leaving home. The notice is the place to confirm the event’s location, hours and instructions about which medications or other items may be accepted.

Why the event matters

Keeping unused medication in the home can create a safety concern. Removing medications that are no longer needed can help prevent accidental use and keep them from being discarded improperly.

The event is focused on disposal, not on deciding whether a medication should still be used. Anyone who has questions about a prescription or treatment should contact a medical professional or pharmacist.

Before Friday

Set aside medications that are no longer needed and review the event information before attending. Residents should follow the instructions given by the event organizers when they arrive.

County 10 published the notice announcing Fremont County Drug Take Back Day. The event is scheduled for Friday.