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April 16, 2025 - York, PA

Shapiro Administration, PA Office of Attorney General Encourage Residents to Safely Dispose of Medications During National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day

The Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP), Pennsylvania State Police (PSP), Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA), and Department of Aging (PDA) joined officials from the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General and York County to encourage Pennsylvanians to take part in the Drug Enforcement Administration's (DEA) National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day initiative on Saturday, April 26.

The DEA has offered National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day since 2010 with the goal of fighting prescription drug misuse by creating convenient ways to dispose of medication that could otherwise be misused.

In addition to the DEA's Prescription Drug Take-Back Days, the Shapiro Administration offers year-round opportunities to dispose of medication through DDAP's DDAP's Prescription Drug Take-Back Program locations.

"Every day is a take-back day in Pennsylvania. In addition to the DEA's boxes on April 26, there are nearly 900 DDAP drug take-back boxes available throughout Pennsylvania year-round for residents to use, including at buildings throughout the Shapiro Administration," said DDAP Secretary Dr. Latika Davis-Jones. "Our goal is to get rid of all the expired, unused, and unwanted prescription medications in a safe, secure manner. It's one of our strongest substance use disorder prevention efforts."

Speakers Include:
Michael Muldrow, York City Police Commissioner
Dr. Latika Davis-Jones, Secretary, Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs
Major General John Pippy, Adjutant General, Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA)
Sergeant Logan Brouse, Pennsylvania State Police
Kara Bowser, Senior Counsel, Office of Attorney General
Jonathan Bowman, Acting Deputy Secretary, Department of Aging



York, PA. Drug take back box, located inside of the York City Police Department headquarters. The Shapiro Administration and the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General will join York County officials tomorrow to encourage Pennsylvanians across the Commonwealth to take part in National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday, April 26. Individuals may drop off unwanted prescription and over-the-counter medication at any of the hundreds of secure locations throughout the state. April 16, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27534_DDAP_RxTackBack_AG_01.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> York, PA. Dr. Latika Davis-Jones, Secretary of the PA Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP), speaks during Wednesdays press conference. The Shapiro Administration and the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General will join York County officials tomorrow to encourage Pennsylvanians across the Commonwealth to take part in National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday, April 26. Individuals may drop off unwanted prescription and over-the-counter medication at any of the hundreds of secure locations throughout the state. April 16, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27534_DDAP_RxTackBack_AG_02.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> York, PA. Dr. Latika Davis-Jones, Secretary of the PA Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP), speaks during Wednesdays press conference. The Shapiro Administration and the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General will join York County officials tomorrow to encourage Pennsylvanians across the Commonwealth to take part in National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday, April 26. Individuals may drop off unwanted prescription and over-the-counter medication at any of the hundreds of secure locations throughout the state. April 16, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27534_DDAP_RxTackBack_AG_03.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> York, PA. Dr. Latika Davis-Jones, Secretary of the PA Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP), speaks during Wednesdays press conference. The Shapiro Administration and the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General will join York County officials tomorrow to encourage Pennsylvanians across the Commonwealth to take part in National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday, April 26. Individuals may drop off unwanted prescription and over-the-counter medication at any of the hundreds of secure locations throughout the state. April 16, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27534_DDAP_RxTackBack_AG_04.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> York, PA. Dr. Latika Davis-Jones, Secretary of the PA Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP), speaks during Wednesdays press conference. The Shapiro Administration and the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General will join York County officials tomorrow to encourage Pennsylvanians across the Commonwealth to take part in National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday, April 26. Individuals may drop off unwanted prescription and over-the-counter medication at any of the hundreds of secure locations throughout the state. April 16, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27534_DDAP_RxTackBack_AG_05.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> York, PA. York City Police Commissioner, Michael Muldrow speaks during Wednesdays press conference. The Shapiro Administration and the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General will join York County officials tomorrow to encourage Pennsylvanians across the Commonwealth to take part in National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday, April 26. Individuals may drop off unwanted prescription and over-the-counter medication at any of the hundreds of secure locations throughout the state. April 16, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27534_DDAP_RxTackBack_AG_06.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> York, PA. York City Police Commissioner, Michael Muldrow speaks during Wednesdays press conference. The Shapiro Administration and the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General will join York County officials tomorrow to encourage Pennsylvanians across the Commonwealth to take part in National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday, April 26. Individuals may drop off unwanted prescription and over-the-counter medication at any of the hundreds of secure locations throughout the state. April 16, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27534_DDAP_RxTackBack_AG_07.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> York, PA. York City Police Commissioner, Michael Muldrow speaks during Wednesdays press conference. The Shapiro Administration and the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General will join York County officials tomorrow to encourage Pennsylvanians across the Commonwealth to take part in National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday, April 26. Individuals may drop off unwanted prescription and over-the-counter medication at any of the hundreds of secure locations throughout the state. April 16, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27534_DDAP_RxTackBack_AG_08.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> York, PA. Dr. Latika Davis-Jones, Secretary of the PA Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP), looks on during Wednesdays press conference. The Shapiro Administration and the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General will join York County officials tomorrow to encourage Pennsylvanians across the Commonwealth to take part in National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday, April 26. Individuals may drop off unwanted prescription and over-the-counter medication at any of the hundreds of secure locations throughout the state. April 16, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27534_DDAP_RxTackBack_AG_09.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> York, PA. Major General John Pippy, Adjutant General, Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA), speaks during Wednesdays press conference. The Shapiro Administration and the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General will join York County officials tomorrow to encourage Pennsylvanians across the Commonwealth to take part in National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday, April 26. Individuals may drop off unwanted prescription and over-the-counter medication at any of the hundreds of secure locations throughout the state. April 16, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27534_DDAP_RxTackBack_AG_10.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> York, PA. Major General John Pippy, Adjutant General, Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA), speaks during Wednesdays press conference. The Shapiro Administration and the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General will join York County officials tomorrow to encourage Pennsylvanians across the Commonwealth to take part in National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday, April 26. Individuals may drop off unwanted prescription and over-the-counter medication at any of the hundreds of secure locations throughout the state. April 16, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27534_DDAP_RxTackBack_AG_11.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> York, PA. PA National Guard troops stand in front of a box truck that will be used to gather prescription drugs during National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day initiative on Saturday, April 26. The Shapiro Administration and the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General will join York County officials tomorrow to encourage Pennsylvanians across the Commonwealth to take part in National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday, April 26. Individuals may drop off unwanted prescription and over-the-counter medication at any of the hundreds of secure locations throughout the state. April 16, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27534_DDAP_RxTackBack_AG_12.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> York, PA. York City Police Commissioner, Michael Muldrow and Dr. Latika Davis-Jones, Secretary of the PA Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP), look on during Wednesdays press conference. The Shapiro Administration and the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General will join York County officials tomorrow to encourage Pennsylvanians across the Commonwealth to take part in National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday, April 26. Individuals may drop off unwanted prescription and over-the-counter medication at any of the hundreds of secure locations throughout the state. April 16, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27534_DDAP_RxTackBack_AG_13.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> York, PA. Sergeant Logan Brouse, Pennsylvania State Police, speaks during Wednesdays press conference. The Shapiro Administration and the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General will join York County officials tomorrow to encourage Pennsylvanians across the Commonwealth to take part in National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday, April 26. Individuals may drop off unwanted prescription and over-the-counter medication at any of the hundreds of secure locations throughout the state. April 16, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27534_DDAP_RxTackBack_AG_14.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> York, PA. Sergeant Logan Brouse, Pennsylvania State Police, speaks during Wednesdays press conference. The Shapiro Administration and the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General will join York County officials tomorrow to encourage Pennsylvanians across the Commonwealth to take part in National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday, April 26. Individuals may drop off unwanted prescription and over-the-counter medication at any of the hundreds of secure locations throughout the state. April 16, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27534_DDAP_RxTackBack_AG_15.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> York, PA. The Shapiro Administration and the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General will join York County officials tomorrow to encourage Pennsylvanians across the Commonwealth to take part in National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday, April 26. Individuals may drop off unwanted prescription and over-the-counter medication at any of the hundreds of secure locations throughout the state. April 16, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27534_DDAP_RxTackBack_AG_16.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> York, PA. Kara Bowser, Senior Counsel with the Office of Attorney General, speaks during Wednesdays press conference. The Shapiro Administration and the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General will join York County officials tomorrow to encourage Pennsylvanians across the Commonwealth to take part in National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday, April 26. Individuals may drop off unwanted prescription and over-the-counter medication at any of the hundreds of secure locations throughout the state. April 16, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27534_DDAP_RxTackBack_AG_17.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> York, PA. Kara Bowser, Senior Counsel with the Office of Attorney General, speaks during Wednesdays press conference. The Shapiro Administration and the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General will join York County officials tomorrow to encourage Pennsylvanians across the Commonwealth to take part in National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday, April 26. Individuals may drop off unwanted prescription and over-the-counter medication at any of the hundreds of secure locations throughout the state. April 16, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27534_DDAP_RxTackBack_AG_18.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> York, PA. Kara Bowser, Senior Counsel with the Office of Attorney General, speaks during Wednesdays press conference. The Shapiro Administration and the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General will join York County officials tomorrow to encourage Pennsylvanians across the Commonwealth to take part in National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday, April 26. Individuals may drop off unwanted prescription and over-the-counter medication at any of the hundreds of secure locations throughout the state. April 16, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27534_DDAP_RxTackBack_AG_19.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> York, PA. Jonathan Bowman, Acting Deputy Secretary, Department of Aging, speaks during Wednesdays press conference. The Shapiro Administration and the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General will join York County officials tomorrow to encourage Pennsylvanians across the Commonwealth to take part in National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday, April 26. Individuals may drop off unwanted prescription and over-the-counter medication at any of the hundreds of secure locations throughout the state. April 16, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27534_DDAP_RxTackBack_AG_20.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> York, PA. Jonathan Bowman, Acting Deputy Secretary, Department of Aging, speaks during Wednesdays press conference. The Shapiro Administration and the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General will join York County officials tomorrow to encourage Pennsylvanians across the Commonwealth to take part in National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday, April 26. Individuals may drop off unwanted prescription and over-the-counter medication at any of the hundreds of secure locations throughout the state. April 16, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27534_DDAP_RxTackBack_AG_21.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> York, PA. Jonathan Bowman, Acting Deputy Secretary, Department of Aging, speaks during Wednesdays press conference. The Shapiro Administration and the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General will join York County officials tomorrow to encourage Pennsylvanians across the Commonwealth to take part in National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday, April 26. Individuals may drop off unwanted prescription and over-the-counter medication at any of the hundreds of secure locations throughout the state. April 16, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27534_DDAP_RxTackBack_AG_22.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> York, PA. Event attendees and participants pose for a group photo after Wednesdays press conference. The Shapiro Administration and the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General will join York County officials tomorrow to encourage Pennsylvanians across the Commonwealth to take part in National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday, April 26. Individuals may drop off unwanted prescription and over-the-counter medication at any of the hundreds of secure locations throughout the state. April 16, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27534_DDAP_RxTackBack_AG_23.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> York, PA. Drug take back box, located inside of the York City Police Department headquarters. The Shapiro Administration and the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General will join York County officials tomorrow to encourage Pennsylvanians across the Commonwealth to take part in National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday, April 26. Individuals may drop off unwanted prescription and over-the-counter medication at any of the hundreds of secure locations throughout the state. April 16, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27534_DDAP_RxTackBack_AG_24.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> York, PA. York City police cruiser parked in from of York City Police Department headquarters. The Shapiro Administration and the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General will join York County officials tomorrow to encourage Pennsylvanians across the Commonwealth to take part in National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday, April 26. Individuals may drop off unwanted prescription and over-the-counter medication at any of the hundreds of secure locations throughout the state. April 16, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27534_DDAP_RxTackBack_AG_25.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a>