Do you know how to safely store and dispose of your prescription drugs?

Nearly 1 out of 4 grandparents say they store prescription meds in easy-access places.

18% of grandparents keep over-the-counter medicines in easily-to-reach spots.

NEVER tell children that medication is candy to get them to take it, even if your child does not like taking it.

More than 60,000 young children a year end up in the ER because they got into medication while their parent/caregiver was not looking.

Protect medications like you would cash. NEVER leave medicines or vitamins out.

Keep your medication LOCKED UP!

Dispose of Unused Medication

If you no longer need to take a prescription medication, don’t hang on to it.

National Take Back Day

Saturday, April 30 is National Take Back Day

The Franklin County Sheriff’s Department, located at

123 County Way in Farmington, will be accepting

expired or unused prescription drugs from 10am -

2pm.

The Farmington and Jay Police Departments have

lock boxes open to the public where prescription medications

can be dropped off.

Needles, Gels and Liquids are NOT accepted

This process is completely confidential and anonymous.

There are also places you can safely dispose of prescription medications in Greater Franklin County, EVERY DAY.

A MESSAGE FROM…

For More Information about Prescription Drug Safety

Please contact

Program Associate Brady Croteau at

(207) 779-2018 or bcroteau@fchn.org