ATLANTA — Multiple Kroger stores across metro Atlanta are set to host a drug take back event on Saturday, April 22.
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The event is scheduled to take place from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Local law officials will also be onsite outside of the stores to accept unused or expired pills, liquids, gels, and patches No medication will be accepted inside the stores.
“Kroger Health works diligently to provide expert and credible care to customers every single day. We prioritize the safe disposal of unused or expired prescription and nonprescription drugs to protect our communities and create healthier environments for everyone,” said Tammie Young-Ennaemba, corporate affairs manager for Kroger’s Atlanta Division, which includes Georgia, Eastern Alabama and South Carolina. “We’re excited to again collaborate across our communities with local law enforcement, Cardinal Health and DisposeRx, by providing safe and convenient locations to dispose of unused or expired prescription drugs on the DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day.”
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According to Kroger officials, Kroger Health, the healthcare division of The Kroger Co. in collaboration with Cardinal Health, has hosted drug take back events across the U.S. since 2018. To date, they have collected more than 128,000 pounds of unused and unwanted medication for safe disposal during drug take back events and served more than 58,000 visitors. To view the complete list of Kroger Health drug take back event locations across the country, visit https://www.kroger.com/health/pharmacy/prescriptions/takeback.
Participating metro Atlanta stores are:
| Kroger 10945 State Bridge Rd Alpharetta, Ga 30022-8164 |
| Kroger 700 Highway 29 N Athens, GA 30601-1544 |
| Kroger 1355 S Park St Carrollton, GA 30117-4433 |
| Kroger 125 E Main St Cartersville, Ga 30120-3317 |
| Kroger 1524 Georgia Highway 16 W Griffin, GA 30223 |
| Kroger 4753 Atlanta Hwy Loganville, GA 30052 |
| Kroger 227 Sandy Springs Pl NE Sandy Springs, GA 30328-5918 |
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