PLEASE BE AWARE: AT THIS TIME APPLE DISCOUNT DRUGS LOCATIONS IS CURRENTLY NOT TAKING RX DRUGS (NO DROP BOXES AT THIS TIME)!
On Saturday, April 26th, the Wicomico County Health Department 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 8:00 am – 5:00 pm) (NOT OPEN APRIL 26th)
● Fruitland Police (Monday-Friday 8:00 am – 4:00 pm) (NOT OPEN APRIL 26th)
● Salisbury Police (Monday-Sunday 24/7)
● Maryland State Police Salisbury (Monday-Sunday 24/7) TAKES NEEDLES
● Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office (Monday-Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm) (NOT OPEN APRIL 26th)
● Apple Discount Drugs (both locations) (Monday-Friday 8:00 am – 8:00 pm, Saturday 9:00 am – 7:00 pm)
● Mt. Hermon Pharmacy (Monday-Friday 8:00 am – 7:00 pm, Saturday 9:00 am – 8:00 pm)
● TidalHealth 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 Maryland State Police 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 the Wicomico County Health Department’s website at www.wicomicohealth.org, or connect with us on Facebook and Instagram (WicomicoHealth).