The Kentucky State Police Post 15 will be participating in the
DEA National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day this coming Saturday, October 26
from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at Post 15 located at 1118 Jamestown Street in
Columbia, just off the Cumberland Parkway.
All citizens that wish to participate may dispose of their
current or outdated unwanted medication either in its original container or by
removing the medication form its container and disposing of it directly into
the disposable box. If an original container is submitted, the individual
should remove any identifying information from the prescription label.
All solid dosage pharmaceutical products and liquids in
consumer containers may be accepted. Liquid products, such as cough syrup,
should remain sealed in their original container. Intravenous solutions,
injectable medications, and syringes will not be accepted due to potential
hazard posed by blood borne pathogens.
At the conclusion of the event, the Kentucky State Police
will seal the drug disposal box in accordance with agency policy and procedure
and store them until turned over to the DEA.