That Old Medication in Your Cabinet? There's a Safe Place to Drop It Off This Saturday.

National Drug Take Back Day is April 25 — and Good Day Pharmacy is an official drop-off site. Quick question: When's the last time you cleaned out your medicine cabinet?

If the answer is "I don't remember" or "there's probably something from 2019 in there," you're not alone. Most households have a stash of expired prescriptions, half-used antibiotics, or medications that just never got finished. And most of us have no idea what to actually do with them.

Here's the good news: this Saturday, April 25 from 10am-2pm is National Drug Take Back Day — a free, no-questions-asked event run by the DEA where you can safely drop off unused or expired medications at an official collection site. And two Good Day Pharmacy locations are official drop-off sites: Loveland, Wellington, Eaton.

Here's everything you need to know.

Why You Shouldn't Throw Medications in the Trash (Or Flush Them)

It's tempting. The prescription is expired, you don't need it anymore, and the trash is right there.

But here's why that's actually a problem:

• Medications in the trash can be found and misused. Prescription drugs — especially controlled substances like opioids — are a target for misuse. Tossing them in a garbage bag doesn't make them inaccessible.
  

• Flushing medications harms the water supply. Pharmaceuticals that get flushed end up in waterways, where they affect aquatic life and can even show up in tap water. The EPA has been tracking this for years.
  

• Expired medications don't just lose potency — they can degrade into harmful compounds. Old medications sitting in a cabinet aren't neutral. They can be a real risk if taken or mishandled.
  

The safest option? A proper take-back collection. Which is exactly what this Saturday is for.

What You Can Bring

Almost anything in your medicine cabinet qualifies:

• Prescription medications (including controlled substances)

• Over-the-counter medications and vitamins

• Patches, inhalers, and liquids (check with your drop-off site — some have restrictions on liquids)

• Pet medications
  

What's NOT accepted: needles, syringes, and IV bags. If you need to dispose of sharps, ask your Good Day pharmacist — we can point you in the right direction for that too.

Why This Matters More Than You Might Think

The numbers behind prescription drug misuse in the U.S. are hard to ignore. The majority of people who misuse prescription medications get them from a friend or family member — often from a medicine cabinet that someone forgot to clean out.

Take Back Day isn't just an environmental event. It's a community safety event. Every bottle that gets properly disposed of is one that can't end up in the wrong hands.

How It Works (It's Really Easy)

No appointment. No paperwork. No judgment.

Just show up to our Loveland, Wellington, or Eaton Good Day Pharmacy location on Saturday, April 25 with your medications. Drop them off at the collection box. That's it. The DEA handles the rest.

While you're there, it's also a great time to ask your pharmacist about medication synchronization, refills, or anything else you've been putting off. We're always happy to talk.

This Saturday is a small action with a real impact — for your home, your community, and your environment. We hope to see you there.

Have questions? Good Day Pharmacy is here to help. Stop by any of our Northern Colorado or Denver locations, give us a call, or visit us online at gooddaypharmacy.com.