Medical Disposal and Storage
Did You Know?
Approximatley 70% of those who abuse prescription medications get them from family or friends, often by taking them right out of the medicine cabinet. (SAMHSA, 2006)
Free Local Disposal:
The Laconia Police Department has a PERMANENT medication collection box, located in the foyer of the Laconia Police Department at 126 New Salem St.
The Collection Box is accessible 24 hours/day, 7 days/week. This collection box is constructed in such a manner and of materials that make it tamper-proof.
The following guidelines apply:
ONLY pharmaceutical drugs are to be placed in the box (over-the-counter OR prescription medication).
This VOLUNTARY collection/disposal process is FREE and ANONYMOUS.
NO needles, syringes, or lancets will be collected. If you need to dispose of these items, Concord Hospital- Laconia has specific collection days for sharps. Please call 603-524-3211 for more information.
Partnership for Public Health has a limited number of lockboxes and Deterra bags available.
Please call or Click Here to request.
Deterra is for safely destroying medication at home.
Lockboxes are for safely storing medication.
Tips for Preventing Misuse:
Keep all of your current medications in a SAFE and SECURE location where others cannot access them, ideally a location that can be locked.
Use a Medication Tracking Form to keep track of your current medications, both over-the-counter and prescription.
Regularly dispose of your unused or expired medications. FLUSHING medications is NOT recommended.
Questions?
Contact the Laconia Police Department at 603-524-5252.