Prescription for a Safe Community Information
DEA Tack Back Day
October 29, 2011
Bring in your unused or expired medications:
North Fond du Lac Campbellsport Police Department
PDQ Parking Lot 177 East Main Street
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
400 Prospect Avenue Campbellsport
North Fond du Lac (920) 533-5391
(920) 929-3760
Waupun - Agnesian Pharmacy City of Fond du Lac Police Department
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. 24/7 Drug Drop Box
910 W. Main Street 126 North Main Street
Waupun Fond du Lac
(920) 324-8807 (920) 906-6700 ext. 4704
Studies show both youth and adults have misused prescription medication without a physician’s prescription.
MEDICATION SAFETY TIPS:
SECURE
NO SHARING
DISPOSAL
Secure: It is important to keep all medication in a secure location such as
- An area that is not accessible to children or visitors
- A lock box or locked filing cabinet
- An inconspicuous/out of the way place such as a dresser drawer
No Sharing: It is illegal to share your prescription medication, even with a family member
- The medication was prescribed specifically for you and your body.
- You do not know how the drug may affect others physically or emotionally.
- It is a criminal offense to share prescriptions.
Disposal: It is no longer acceptable to flush or throw away medication
- Studies show measurable amounts of medication have been found in drinking water and wildlife due to flushing or throwing away medications.
- Medication strength changes over time and is not typically safe after one year.
- Proper disposal removes the medication from your home in a safe way so that others don’t have access to it. Use your local disposal days or drop off sites.
Medication Safety When Selling Your Home (PDF)
HOW DOES THIS FORM HELP YOU?
This form provides your family, your healthcare provider(s) and others with a list of ALL medicines you are currently taking. Also include the herbal, vitamins, and over-the-counter medicines! By knowing what medications you are taking, negative drug interactions can be prevented.
