Kroger Health, the healthcare division of The Kroger Co. and its family of pharmacies, and Cardinal Health, will participate in the DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, where patients can responsibly dispose of prescription medications at the Prescott Valley Fry’s Food Store at 3100 N. Glassford Hill Road, on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023.
The National Center for Drug Abuse Statistics reports that 16.3 million Americans misuse prescription drugs annually and over 96,000 Americans lose their lives to drug overdoses. While prescription drug abuse has declined by nearly 14% since 2015, much still needs to be done to help people get rid of unwanted or expired medications.
“Fry’s Food Stores pharmacies work diligently to provide expert and credible care to customers every single day. We prioritize the safe disposal of unused or expired prescription and nonprescription drugs to protect our communities and create healthier environments for everyone,” said Mark Soden, Fry’s pharmacy coordinator. “We’re excited to again collaborate across our communities with local law enforcement by providing safe and convenient locations to dispose of unused or expired prescription drugs on the DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day.”
Fry’s Drug Take Back Day event is scheduled from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Prescott Valley law enforcement officers will be on site to accept unused or expired pills, liquids, gels and patches just outside stores (no medications will be accepted inside stores).
