Human Services
Drug Take Back Program
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Take Back Your Meds |
Did you know?
- Most people who abuse prescription pain relievers get them from unknowing friends or relatives.
- Nearly 10 percent of Skagit County students have used prescription drugs not prescribed to them
- Tests have shown trace amounts of pharmaceutical drugs in our water supply
How can you help?
Through Safe Medication Return, all Skagit County residents can safely dispose of leftover medicines for free in three secure and convenient ways. No ID or forms required!
1. Return it at a drop-off location kiosk
Secure kiosks are located at authorized pharmacies, hospital pharmacies, and law enforcement agencies across Skagit County. Dispose of medications during each site’s regular operating hours. Find kiosks near you at medtakebackwashington.org. Please note, kiosks cannot accept sharps. Sharps that contain medication can be returned using a free medication return mailer.
2. Return it using free, prepaid, preaddressed mailers
Libraries, town and city halls, fire departments, and other community buildings host free mail-back supplies for pick-up. Available options include:
- Medicine mailers for returning medicines in pill, powder, lotion, liquid, and patch forms (most common).
- Inhaler mailers for returning inhalers.
- Injector mailers for returning sharps that contain medication, including autoinjectors.
Supplies are pre-paid, pre-addressed, and can be picked up anytime during the operating hours of the host site. Find mailer supplies near you at medtakebackwashington.org.
You can also order as many mailers as you need online or at 844-4-TakeBack. You can order up to three of the same type of mailer per request and can submit as many requests as you need. You must provide a first and last name and the address you want the mailers shipped to.
3. Return it at a Prescription Drug Take Back Event
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day events may also be held in Skagit County in the spring and fall each year. You can bring your unwanted medication to these events. For more information about take-back events contact Public Health at 360-416-1500.