Date
Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2019
Time
Medications can be dropped off from 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. A press conference is typically held at 11 a.m.
Location
Michigan State Capitol, south lawn, Lansing, Mich. Click here to get directions to the Capitol building.
Drop-off Instructions
Keep pharmaceuticals in their original container since the labels may contain safety information. In addition, the container is chemically compatible, and caps are typically water tight and child proof. Scratch out, cover with tape or use permanent marker to make personal information unreadable. Medications can be dropped off at the tent on the south Capitol lawn or there will be a drop-off tent located at Capitol Avenue and Michigan Avenue for your convenience.
Acceptable Items:
Controlled substance medications/narcotics
Eye drops
Inhalers
Insulin
Medicated ointments/lotions
Medication samples
Medications from individuals/households
Over-the-counter medications
Pet medications
Prescription medications
Vitamins/supplements
Items Not Accepted:
Hazardous pharmaceuticals
Hazardous materials
Injectables
Medical/infectious waste
Medications from hospitals/health facilities
Needles/syringes
For a list of sharps collection programs in Michigan, please visit the Department of Environmental Quality website.
Additional Event Information
The Medication Disposal Event @ the Capitol is held in conjunction with MPA's annual Pharmacy Day at the Capitol, an event designed to educate legislators and their staffs on the vital role pharmacists play on the healthcare team. Volunteers pharmacists, student pharmacists and pharmacy technicians have one-on-one time during wellness demonstrations with Michigan's lawmakers to discuss important pharmacy issues and provide expertise in the following areas:
Blood glucose monitoring
Blood pressure monitoring
Collaborative practice
Compounding
Emergency preparedness
Healthy lifestyle practices
Immunizations
Pharmacist and pharmacy technician education and training
Point-of-care testing