Safely Dispose Your Expired, Unused Medication October 4

Colorful pills of different shapes on a bright pink background.

U-M Students have already collected almost two tons of medication, preventing harmful substances from entering the water system and landfills.

Contribute by cleaning out your medicine cabinet during the Safe Medication Disposal event sponsored by U-M's College of Pharmacy October 4. 

Accepted Items:

  • Prescription & OTC Medications
  • Medication samples
  • Vitamins
  • Ointments & lotions 
  • Inhalers 
  • Antibiotics 
  • Steroids 
  • Veterinary medicine
  • Controlled medications 
  • Sharps and sharps containers

Safe Medication Disposal Event

Date: Tuesday, October 4, 2022

Time: 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Location: Ingalls Mall North Washington St. - across from Rackham Auditorium

  • Drive-up and drop-off options are available 
  • Wearing masks and social distancing is required
College of Pharmacy students at a Safe Medication Disposal Event collection tent.

Visit the College of Pharmacy website for more information and to view a full list of accepted and unaccepted items. 

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