Over 600 pounds of medications collected during Prescription Drug Take Back Day

LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — October 26 was Prescription Drug Take-Back Day, which is geared at keeping prescription drugs off the street.

People could drop off their unused or un-necessary medication at different places to safely get them out of their home.

“It’s really up to all of us, whether its just protecting the community at large, or it’s a grandparent who wants to make sure when their grandkids come over to their house – that their house is safe and free of anything that could cause harm,” said Januwaa Davis, the Horizon Behavioral Health prevention program manager.

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As of early Saturday, they had counted 610 pounds of collected drugs.

In the spring of 2024, they brought in 563 and a half pounds.

If you missed the Drug Take-Back Day, you can dispose of your medications at the Lynchburg Police Department.

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