On Saturday, April 26, the Wicomico County Health Department and TidalHealth would like to encourage people to get rid of leftover medications safely by disposing of them in secure receptacles. This reduces the availability of prescription medications and the chances of someone misusing or abusing them. Since 2013, 6,123 pounds of prescription drugs have been collected in the drop boxes in Wicomico County.
Wicomico County Prescription Drop Box Locations:
- Delmar Police (Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm) (NOT OPEN APRIL 26)
- Fruitland Police (Monday - Friday, 8 am - 4 pm) (NOT OPEN APRIL 26)
- Salisbury Police (Monday - Sunday 24/7)
- Maryland State Police Salisbury (Monday - Sunday, 24/7) TAKES NEEDLES
- Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office (Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm) (NOT OPEN APRIL 26)
- Apple Discount Drugs (both locations) (Monday - Friday, 8 am - 8 pm; Saturday, 9 am - 7 pm)
- Mt. Hermon Pharmacy (Monday - Friday, 8 am - 7 pm; Saturday, 9 am - 8 pm)
- TidalHealth Peninsula Regional Emergency Department (Monday - Sunday, 24/7)
Personal information should be removed from the original container prior to dropping it off at one of the sites. Prescription drugs, over-the-counter medications, vitamins, and pet medications are accepted. No liquids, needles, thermometers, or biohazard materials are allowed. The only drop box that takes needles is the Maryland State Police at 2765 N. Salisbury Blvd. Salisbury, MD 21801.
For more information or to get involved in the effort to reduce prescription drug use/abuse in Wicomico County, please contact the Wicomico County Health Department at 410-334-3480, visit their website, or connect with them on Facebook and Instagram (WicomicoHealth).