Altoona police to hold drug take back event
Unused meds to be accepted at Thompson’s Pharmacy
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National Prescription Drug Take Back Day will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24.
Altoona police will be at Thompson's Pharmacy, 600 E. Chestnut Ave., Altoona, to take back any unused or expired medications, including pills and capsules, prescription or over-the-counter. That does not include sharps/needles, aerosols and other liquids.
The Blair County Sheriff's Office site will be in front of the Blair County Courthouse, 423 Allegheny St., Hollidaysburg.
The Freedom Township Police site will be at the police station, 131 Municipal St., East Freedom.
Many pharmacies will also take back unused, unwanted and expired medications, including Walgreens and CVS.
To find other drop-off locations, visit https://www.pa.gov/agencies/ddap/substance-use-prevention/prescription-drug-take-back-program