Drug Safety
Prescription Drugs
Do you have unwanted, unused, or expired prescription drugs at home? It’s important to know how to safely dispose of them. Practicing good drug disposal habits protects you, your family, and your community.
Follow the proper procedures to prevent accidental prescription misuse and abuse, while also reducing chemicals that go into our water systems and environment. Did you know Fort Belvoir Community Hospital makes it easy to dispose of your unwanted, unused, and/or expired prescription drugs with our Drug Take Back program?
Drug Take Back
Fort Belvoir Community Hospital offers the following Drug Take Back options:
- Mail-in envelopes you can pick up and take with you
- Secure bin in Hospital Pharmacy where you can drop your unwanted drugs onsite
We strive to make it easy for you and your family to handle prescriptions properly.
To see how to dispose of items not allowed through the Drug Take Back program, visit the Environmental Protection Agency Website.