Here’s Why Amarillo, Texas Residents Should Clean Out Their Medicine Cabinets

Listen up, residents of Amarillo, Texas, if you have a medicine cabinet full of unused medicine, it's time for a clean out.  You don't want to keep all those old pills because you never know who or what might get their hands on old, outdated medication.

Many people have a bunch of meds just lying around because they didn't finish their antibiotic like they were supposed to, or the doctor changed their medication out before they finished that round.  It's easy to let medication pile up in a cabinet over the years.  Plus, you can't just throw away or flush meds to get rid of them. Although a lot of people do, you shouldn't.

Why You Shouldn't Throw Away or Flush Old Medication?

• It could contaminate the environment around you
• Flushing for tossing down the drain can contribute to antibiotic resistance
• If left accessible, children and/or pets could accidentally ingest them
• You don't want someone who abuses medication to have access

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How Do I Safely Dispose of Old Medication in Amarillo, Texas?

There are ways you can dispose of old medication safely in the Yellow City.  Many organizations offer drug take-back events.

• The Potter County Sheriff's Office is hosting a Drug Take Back Day, this Saturday, April 26th, at the Walmart on Tascosa Road from 10 am - 2 pm.  They will be taking medications in pill and liquid form.  Just make sure that they are in the container and sealed tightly.  Items they won't be accepting, illegal drugs, needles, intravenous solutions, injectables, or syringes.
• The Randall County Sheriff's Office has a prescription drop box where you can drop off your unused medications. They are located at 9100 S. Georgia.
• CVS has two locations where you can drop off unused prescriptions.
• Walgreens also offers drop-off for unused prescriptions
• Safely dispose of medications yourself, here's how.

Safety always comes first when disposing of old medications.