On Saturday, October 27, unwanted, unused, or expired prescription medications in your home can be disposed at the Northborough Police Station located at 211 Main Street or at Wegmans located at 9102 Shops Way (Northborough Crossing) between 10 am – 2 pm.
The National Prescription Drug Take Back Day addresses a crucial public safety and public health issue. According to the 2016 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 6.2 million Americans abused controlled prescription drugs. The study shows that a majority of abused prescription drugs were obtained from family and friends, often from the home medicine cabinet.