Texas Valley Coastal Bend Health Care System will be accepting and disposing of prescription medications from the community during the DEA National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Oct. 24. Individuals (not only veterans) can use the local VA facilities in Harlingen and McAllen to dispose of unused controlled substance prescription medications.
VA holds Medication Take Back Days to align with the bi-annual U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration National Prescription Take Back Days. This weekend’s take back occurs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the VA Harlingen Health Care Center (2601 Veterans Drive) and the VA McAllen Outpatient Clinic (901 East Hackberry Ave.).
VA Texas Valley Coastal Bend Health Care System will safely dispose of unused controlled substance prescription medications without impacting patient care or risking the safety or privacy of veterans and staff.