MEDICINE DISPOSAL
DO NOT FLUSH unused or expired medicines down the toilet.
Local Drop-off Site
Portsmouth NH Police Dept, 3 Junkins Ave, Portsmouth, NH Tel: 1-603-427-1500
Accepts all unused, expired, or unwanted medicines from New Castle residents. A public drop-off box is accessible 24/7. Ask the Station Officer at the front desk for help. Needles and other hazardous materials are NOT accepted.
Programs & Resources | City of Portsmouth
Local Pharmacies also accept unused, expired, or unwanted medicines
Drug Disposal - Google Maps
Opioids
Store opioids in a secure location out of sight and out of reach of children and teens. Get rid of excess or expired opioids properly, especially if you have people living with or visiting you. Do not keep extra pills at home for later use.
FDA guidelines on how to get rid of OPIOID medicines
Disposal of Unused Medicines: What You Should Know | FDA
- When possible, take opioids to an authorized take back location like a police department or pharmacy (see links above)
- If you can't get to or find a take back location, most opioids and other similar medicines that are dangerous or deadly in the wrong hands can be flushed down the toilet. Drug Disposal: FDA’s Flush List for Certain Medicines | FDA