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National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

What is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day?

The National Prescription Drug Take Back Day was initiated by the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) in 2010 to address the public safety issue created by unused prescription medications, which are highly susceptible to misuse, abuse, and theft. The DEA’s Take Back Day events provide an opportunity for Americans to safely and securely dispose of unneeded and unwanted medications to help prevent drug misuse and overdose deaths in our communities. Learn more at www.dea.gov/takebackday

When is the next Take Back Day?

The 28th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day will be held on Saturday, April 26th, 2025, from 10am – 2pm. ODP encourages local organizations across the state to coordinate or promote Take Back Day events in their communities to help Idahoans properly dispose of unused or expired medications.

Looking for a National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Collection Site?

Click here to use the Collection Site Locator Tool and find a Take Back Day Collection Site event near you.

Event Toolkit

The Toolkit provides all of the information and materials you need to successfully organize and promote a collection site event, including:

  • 8 Step Take Back Day Collection Site Event Planning Guide
  • DEA Protocols and Registration Form
  • Promotional Templates – posters, flyers, a press release, news article, talking points, and social media guide
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Collection Site Event Planning Toolkit & Promotional Guide.

Host a Take Back Day Event

Hosting a Take Back Day collection site event provides an opportunity for residents to properly dispose of their old and unused medications, while also raising awareness about the dangers of opioid misuse and the importance of removing unused prescriptions from the home – making your community members safer, healthier, and more informed. Organizations interested in planning an event should start by downloading, reviewing, and utilizing ODP’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Collection Site Event Planning Toolkit and Promotional Guide.

spilled bottle of pills next to the DEA National RX TakeBack logo

Additional Resources

Opioid and Prescription Drug Misuse Prevention Educational Handouts

At-Home Drug Deactivation and Disposal Kits

  • TakeAway Medication Disposal Envelopes (website)

To complete the National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Event Feedback Survey, click HERE.

Take Back Day Results

Latest Event - April 2024

2018-2023 Idaho Trends: National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

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Past Take Back Day Results

Law Enforcement ParticipationTake Back Day Collection Site EventsWeight of Drugs Collected (lbs)
April 2025National 4,472 
State 46		National 4,590 
State 47		National 620,321
State 3,812
October 2024National 4,472 
State 38		National 4,425 
State 40		National 629,953
State 6,698
April 2024National 4,607 
State 43		National 4,869
State 46		National 670,136
State 6,000
October 2023National 4,383
State 38		National 4,675
State 36		National 599,897
State 4,500
April 2023National 4,497
State 47		National 4,955
State 52		National 17,300,454
State 6,000
October 2022National 4,340
State 34		National 4,902
State 30		National 647,163
State 3,777
April 2022National 4,427
State 33		National 5,144
State 36		National 721,093
State 4,852
October 2021National 4,276
State 28		National 4,982
State 30		National 744,082
State 4,668
April 2021National 4,425
State 36		National 5,060
State 39		National 839,543
State 5,829
October 2020National 4,153
State 39		National 4,587
State 42		National 985,392
State 10,526
April 2020CancelledCancelledCancelled
October 2019National 4,896
State 36		National 6,174
State 38		National 882,919
State 5,402
April 2019National 4,969
State 47		National 6,258
State 47		National 937,443
State 5,674
October 2018National 4,770
State 26		National 5,839
State 34		National 914,236
State 3,269
April 2018National 4,683
State 31		National 5,842
State 37		National 949,046
State 4,282
October 2017National 4,274
State 30		National 5,321
State 30		National 912,305
State 7,452
April 2017National 4,223
State 30		National 5,498
State 36		National 900,386
State 3,746
October 2016National 4,018
State 25		National 5,178
State 28		National 731,269
State 3,190
April 2016National 4,264
State 22		National ,5359
State 28		National 893,498
State 3,068
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