Medication Disposal
United States Food and Drug Administration Program at United States Department of Health and Human Services
Silver Spring Site
The FDA is responsible for protecting the public health by assuring the safety, efficacy, and security of human and veterinary drugs, biological products, medical devices, the nation's food supply, cosmetics, and products that emit radiation.
FDA Flush List: Medicines recommended for disposal by flushing only when take back options are not readily available.
Drug Enforcement Administration Diversion Control Division Program at United States Department of Justice
Springfield Site
The mission of DEA's Diversion Control Division is to prevent, detect, and investigate the diversion of controlled pharmaceuticals and listed chemicals from legitimate sources while ensuring an adequate and uninterrupted supply for legitimate medical, commercial, and scientific needs. Services include providing and monitoring Controlled Substance Public Disposal Locations.
- Zip code search for closest drop off: https://apps.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/pubdispsearch
Pharmacy Services Program at Lewis Family Drug
Madelia Site
Pharmacy services include immunizations, prescription refills, health screenings, and a medication disposal drop box.
Medication disposal drop-boxes for expired, unused or unwanted controlled, non-controlled, and over the counter medications, including pet medications.
Items that are NOT accepted include: trash, regulated medical waste, sharps, syringes, thermometers, hazardous waste, aerosols, illicit drugs, or commercial waste.
Pharmacy Services Program at Lewis Family Drug
Saint James Site
Pharmacy services include immunizations, prescription refills, health screenings, and a medication disposal drop box.
Medication disposal drop-boxes for expired, unused or unwanted controlled, non-controlled, and over the counter medications, including pet medications.
Items that are NOT accepted include: trash, regulated medical waste, sharps, syringes, thermometers, hazardous waste, aerosols, illicit drugs, or commercial waste.
Pharmacy Services Program at Lewis Family Drug
Windom Site
Pharmacy services include immunizations, prescription refills, health screenings, and a medication disposal drop box.
Medication disposal drop-boxes for expired, unused or unwanted controlled, non-controlled, and over the counter medications, including pet medications.
Items that are NOT accepted include: trash, regulated medical waste, sharps, syringes, thermometers, hazardous waste, aerosols, illicit drugs, or commercial waste.
Pharmacy Services Program at Lewis Family Drug
Jackson Site
Pharmacy services include immunizations, prescription refills, health screenings, and a medication disposal drop box.
Medication disposal drop-boxes for expired, unused or unwanted controlled, non-controlled, and over the counter medications, including pet medications.
Items that are NOT accepted include: trash, regulated medical waste, sharps, syringes, thermometers, hazardous waste, aerosols, illicit drugs, or commercial waste.