Drop Box
In some Ohio communities, on-site medication drop-off boxes are available at authorized drug take-back locations. These locations are registered with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administraiton (DEA) to safely and securely gather and dispose of unused or expired medicines. If this safe disposal option is available in your community, a medication drop-off box will be available at a local law enforcement agency or a retail, hospital, or clinic pharmacy.
How do I find a medication drop-off box?
Ohio residents can find a medication drop-off box convenient to their home or work by entering a zip code or address into the Find a Local Drop-off Box tool.
Before visiting a medication drop-off box, contact the location to determine:
- Types and forms of medications accepted
- Hours of accessibility
There are no medication drop-off boxes near me.
No problem. Ohio Rx Disposal can ship a Deterra bag to you at no cost. Learn more here.
Can my pharmacy take my unused or expired medications?
Pharmacies often have safe medication disposal options. Use the Find a Local Drop-off Box tool to see if a medication drop-off box is available. Ask your pharmacist about other options.
*CVS Pharmacy accepts:
- Prescription medications (pill form) controlled & non-controlled in original packaging
- Over the counter (pill form) in original packaging
- Liquid medications less than 4 ounces, sealed in plastic bag
*Giant Eagle Pharmacy accepts:
- All prescription or over the counter medications (pill form)
- No liquids, patches, creams, films, or inhalers
*Meijer Pharmacy accepts:
- All prescription or over the counter medications (pill form)
- No liquids, patches, creams, films, or inhalers
*Rite Aid Pharmacy accepts:
- All prescription or over the counter medications (pill form)
- No liquids, patches, creams, films, or inhalers
*Walgreens Pharmacy accepts:
- All prescription medications, ointments, and patches
- All over the counter pill, ointments, lotions, and liquid medications
- Pet medications
- Vitamins
- Aerosol cans
- Inhalers
*Walmart / Sam’s Club Pharmacy accepts:
- All prescription or over the counter medications (pill form)
- No liquids, patches, creams, films, or inhalers
*Visit the retail pharamacty websites for up-to-date guidelines and to confirm accepted medications.
