Prescription Drug Take Back Program
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The Prescription Drug Take Back Program is a U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration initiative that provides safe, convenient, and responsible ways for the public to dispose of unused or expired prescription medications.
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| Predicate | Object |
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| instanceOf |
U.S. federal program
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drug disposal program → public health initiative → |
| associatedWith |
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
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| benefit |
reduces availability of unused prescription drugs in homes
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supports community drug prevention efforts → supports safe medication management → |
| collectionPolicy |
accepts solid dosage forms such as tablets and capsules
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does not accept illicit drugs → does not accept liquids at some locations → does not accept needles or sharps → |
| country |
United States
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| disposalMethod |
secure collection and destruction of returned medications
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| environmentalImpact |
reduces disposal of medications in household trash
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reduces flushing of medications into water systems → |
| focus |
controlled substances
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opioid medications → prescription medications → |
| frequency |
recurring events
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| implementedBy |
law enforcement agencies
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local police departments → sheriff offices → |
| jurisdiction |
United States federal government
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| legalBasis |
Controlled Substances Act
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Secure and Responsible Drug Disposal Act of 2010 → |
| method |
collection of medications at designated drop-off locations
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permanent collection receptacles → temporary collection sites → |
| operator |
Drug Enforcement Administration
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| partner |
community organizations
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healthcare providers → pharmacies → |
| purpose |
provide safe disposal of expired prescription medications
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provide safe disposal of unused prescription medications → reduce accidental poisoning from leftover medications → reduce environmental contamination from improper drug disposal → reduce risk of prescription drug diversion → reduce risk of prescription drug misuse → |
| regulator |
U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration
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| relatedTo |
controlled substances regulation
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opioid crisis response → prescription drug abuse prevention → |
| safetyStandard |
prevents public access to collected medications
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| sponsor |
U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration
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| startDate |
2010
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| targetAudience |
general public
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households with unused medications → |
| website |
https://www.dea.gov/takebackday
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Referenced by (3)
| Subject (surface form when different) | Predicate |
|---|---|
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Prescription Drug Take Back Program
("National Prescription Drug Take Back Day")
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associatedWith |
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Drug Enforcement Administration
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hasProgram |
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Prescription Drug Take Back Program
("Secure and Responsible Drug Disposal Act of 2010")
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legalBasis |