Kansans safely disposed of nearly four tons of unused and unwanted medicines during last month's National Drug Take-Back Day. Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt says Kansas law enforcement officers collected 7,742 pounds of medicines at 69 locations throughout the state on October 23rd.
Kansans have safely destroyed a total of 229,556 pounds of medications in the 21 collection days that have been held since 2010. Law enforcement agencies turn the drugs they collect over to the DEA, which safely destroys the medications. Unused prescriptions can be turned in year-round at many local law enforcement locations, including the Emergency Services Building in Coffeyville.
