Purcellville Police prescription drug take-back results

On Saturday, Oct. 28, the Purcellville Police Department took part in the National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day sponsored by the Drug Enforcement Agency. The Purcellville Police Department collected over 63 pounds of potentially dangerous, unused or expired prescription medications for safe disposal. This “take back” program seeks to prevent increased pill abuse and theft by providing a safe, convenient and responsible means for disposing of prescription drugs.

Law enforcement agencies across Loudoun County also participated in the event to help prevent increase pill abuse and theft, to include the Leesburg Police Department and the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office. Together, we collected approximately 525 pounds of drugs for safe destruction that could have otherwise fallen into the wrong hands. 

The Purcellville Police Department also once again partnered with the Prevention Alliance of Loudoun, which provided free medication lock boxes and drug deactivation bags to the community during the event.

The take back initiative is held bi-annually, during the spring and the fall. However, if you are unable to attend a take back event, residents can safely dispose of the unwanted, unused, or expired medication at one of the following locations throughout the year:

• LCSO Ashburn Station, 20272 Savin Hill Drive, Ashburn
• Dulles South Public Safety Center, 25216 Loudoun County Parkway, Chantilly
• LCSO Eastern Loudoun Station, 46620 East Frederick Drive, Sterling
• Leesburg Public Safety Center, 65 Plaza Street NE, Leesburg
• Shenandoah Building, 102 Heritage Way, NE, Leesburg
• LCSO Western Loudoun Station, 47 W. Loudoun Street, Round Hill

Find out more information regarding the proper disposal of unused medications here: https://www.loudoun.gov/347/Proper-Disposal-of-Unused-Medications?fbclid=IwAR2q_UjVCsjG8Jrv1jAw-8XLBBdU4Le4kDPIbKM_OcnCSZn–
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