The Peru Gazette

Drug Disposal Kiosks are Available at All NY, MA and VT Pharmacy Locations

(Schenectady, N.Y.) – Ahead of National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on April 27, 2024, Price Chopper/Market 32 is issuing a reminder that each of its New York (47), Massachusetts (8) and Vermont (5) pharmacy locations offer safe and convenient year-round drug disposal services. Guests are able to access a consumer drug take-back kiosk located near the pharmacy and return expired, unused or unwanted medications during pharmacy hours, no questions asked. Since the kiosks were installed in 2023, Price Chopper/Market 32 has taken back 2,906 pounds of medication.

“Prescription and over-the-counter medications hold the power to heal but can also cause great harm if they aren’t used as prescribed or intended, are past their expiration date, or fall into the hands of someone they aren’t intended for,” said Price Chopper/Market 32 President Blaine Bringhurst. “Expanding access to safe disposal programs is one of many ways Price Chopper/Market 32 proudly takes an active role in encouraging healthy outcomes for our communities.”

Each kiosk is equipped with a secure latch, allowing guests to open and easily insert medications while also preventing the removal of items already placed inside. Unused or expired prescription and over-the-counter medication, as well as pet medication, are accepted. All medications must be returned in the original dispensed packaging or in a sealed bag. Schedule I controlled substances, illegal drugs, thermometers, medical devices and needles are not accepted.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Medication Safety Program, each year 1 in every 250 Americans goes to a hospital emergency department because of an adverse drug event. To find a pharmacy location nearest you, visit the Price Chopper/Market 32 pharmacy homepage or call 1 (800) 666-7667.