Market 32 and Price Chopper Offer Year-Round Drug Takeback Program
More than 8,800 pounds of medication returned to NY, MA, and VT pharmacies since program started
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SCHENECTADY, NY, April 25, 2025– This National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, April 26, 2025, Market 32 and Price Chopper are reminding guests that they don’t have to wait for a designated date to safely dispose of expired or unused medications. All of the company’s pharmacy locations in New York (47), Massachusetts (7), and Vermont (5) offer convenient, secure, and year-round drug take-back kiosks for customers and the public.
Located near the pharmacy counter, guests may place expired, unused, or unwanted medications in the kiosk during regular pharmacy hours—no questions asked. Since the kiosks were installed in 2023, Market 32 and Price Chopper have safely collected more than 8,856 pounds of medication.
“Medications can be lifesaving but if they’re expired, misused, or fall into the wrong hands, they can also cause real harm,” said Blaine Bringhurst, president of Market 32 and Price Chopper. “This program provides an easy way to dispose of medications and encourages guests to make safer choices for themselves and others. It’s one of many ways we are proud to support the health and well-being of the communities we serve.”
Each kiosk features a secure latch for easy drop-off and is designed to prevent tampering or removal of items once deposited. Guests may dispose of most prescription, over-the-counter, and pet medications in either the original dispensed packaging or sealed bag. Items not accepted include Schedule I controlled substances, illegal drugs, needles, thermometers, and medical devices.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Medication Safety Program, more than 1.5 million people visit emergency departments for an adverse drug event every year in the Unites States, and almost 500,000 require hospitalization. Safe disposal is a simple but important step in reducing that risk.
To find a pharmacy location nearest you, visit the Market 32 and Price Chopper pharmacy homepage or call 1 (800) 666-7667.
Posted: April 26th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Heathcare News, National News, Regional NY-VT News, Upstate New York.