The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is proud to participate in the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration's (DEA) National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday, April 22, 2023.
In partnership with the Hillsborough County Anti-Drug Alliance (HCADA) and other local law enforcement agencies, the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office will host two drop-off locations. National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day aims to keep prescription drugs out of the wrong hands by allowing people to dispose of them safely and conveniently.
"Take-back events provide families an easy, no-cost way to get rid of unnecessary medications," said Sheriff Chad Chronister. "Removing unused medications from home is a proactive measure of preventing medication misuse and opioid addiction from ever beginning. I encourage Hillsborough County residents to take advantage of this opportunity to help make our communities safer."
teamHCSO is sponsoring drop-offs of unused, expired, or unwanted prescription drugs at the below locations from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.:
- Brandon Medical Plaza 425 S. Parsons Ave Brandon, FL 33511
- Walgreens 8398 Sheldon Road, Tampa, FL 33615
- Free Narcan is available at this location
Residents can also drop off at:
- Walgreens 4651 W Kennedy Blvd, Tampa, FL 33609
- CVS 102 S Dale Mabry, Tampa, FL 33609
- Walgreens 17511 N Bruce B Downs, Tampa, Fl 33647
- CVS 2302 James L Redman Pkwy, Plant City, FL 33563
- USF Morsani Center 13330 USF Laurel Drive, Tampa, FL 33612
- Family Resource Car, 5892 E Fowler Avenue, Tampa, FL 33617
To find the location closest to you, please visit DEATakeBack.com.
Sheriff Chronister also released a PSA on the event, which can be viewed above.