Medicine Disposal

Where and How to Dispose of Unused Medicines

Is your medicine cabinet full of expired drugs or medications you no longer use? Your medicine is for you. What’s safe for you might be harmful for someone else. The best way to dispose of your expired, unwanted, or unused medicines is through a drug take back program — or you can do it at home.

Use the link below to access valuable information from the FDA on the best practices.

Currently, in the City of Maricopa, the best location to dispose of expired drugs is the Pharmacy at CVS on the corner of Smith-Enke and John Wayne Parkway during the hours that the pharmacy is open.