Valley Medical Center is proud to partner with King County MED-Project with the installation of two medication drop-off kiosks on campus. Conveniently located at Prescription Pad North and the hospital’s main lobby, these bright blue kiosks allow individuals to bring expired, unused, or unwanted medicines to a centralized, secure location for appropriate disposal. The King County MED-Project provides education and outreach to the community, including emphasizing the importance of promptly and properly disposing of unwanted medicine.
Kiosk highlights
- Prescription medications, including controlled substances, are permitted as are most over-the-counter medications. See below for exclusions.
- A person can only dispose of medications either prescribed to him/herself or for the use of a member of their household. VMC staff may not dispose of patients’ medications.
- What’s accepted? Medications in any dosage form, in their original container or sealed bag, except those listed below.
- What’s not accepted? Herbal remedies, vitamins, supplements, cosmetics, other personal care products, compressed
cylinders, aerosols, inhalers, medical devices, pet pesticide products, sharps, illicit drugs, iodine-containing medicationsQuestions? Visit med-project.org or contact the King County MED-Project at 1.844.MED.PROJ.
Why no iodine-containing medications?
Hi Neil,
We sent your question to one of our pharmacists and he responded “Per the take-back program, it is a legacy rule by the DEA based on some environmental concerns where iodine is disposed. The amount of iodine in drugs is minimal, so they are currently re-evaluating this and it may change in the future.”
Huray!! This is needed! I felt like a criminal trying to drop old meds. Off at the police station.
Great decision Valley!
Judy Fischer
What exactly is a sealed Bag? Will a zip lock bag with a mixture of loss pill be axceptable?
Hi Rich,
We sent your inquiry to one of our pharmacists and he said that this would be sufficient.