Environmentally Friendly Drug Disposal Program

The NDPhA and the North Dakota Pharmacy Board sponsor an environmentally friendly drug disposal program.  This free program allows you to safely and conveniently dispose of unwanted or unused medications in secure locations.  Returned medications are disposed of in a way to prevent water contamination. 

You may also elect to participate in North Dakota’s Drug Take Back Program (sponsored by the North Dakota Attorney General).  This program allows you to safely and conveniently dispose of unwanted or unused medications, including controlled substances) in secure locations. For more information regarding these programs, please view the following links:

• North Dakota's Options to Dispose of Unused Medications
• TakeAway™ Environmental Return System: List of Acceptable and Unacceptable Medications 
• TakeAway™ Participating Pharmacy Locator
• North Dakota Attorney General: Drug Take Back Program

Pharmacies, Click here for more information on NDPhA's preferred vendor for disposal needs.