The secure drop-off boxes are a part of Walgreens’ effort to limit the abuse of prescription medications.
In February, the company announced plans to add the medication disposal kiosks to more than 500 drugstores across the country. So far, Walgreens has implemented the drug drop-off program in 23 states.
The kiosks accept over-the-counter medications and prescriptions, including Schedule II-V controlled and non-controlled substances in common dosage forms like tablets, ointments and patches.
The drop-off boxes do not accept illegal drugs, lotions, liquids, inhalers, aerosol cans, thermometers or hydrogen peroxide.
Once collected, drug containers and their contents are incinerated via environmentally-friendly practices.
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