Join Walmart and Sam’s Club on Saturday, April 26, for in-person medication disposal events across select locations. Safely dispose of unused or expired prescriptions during the National Prescription Drug Take Back Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Shrewsbury, Mo. – Walmart and Sam’s Club are hosting in-person medication disposal events at select store and club locations across the country on Saturday, April 26. The event is part of the biannual National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. Law enforcement agencies will set up in the parking lot from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on April 26 to help people safely dispose of unwanted, unused or expired prescription medications at the following Walmart or Sam’s Club locations:
- Shrewsbury Walmart Supercenter, 7437 Watson Road, Shrewsbury, MO 63119
Walmart also reminds its pharmacy customers of additional disposal options year-round. As of 2020, more than 1,000 in-pharmacy medication disposal kiosks have been installed in Walmart and Sam’s Club locations nationwide. A complete list of safe medication disposal locations can be found on the DEA’s website at: https://apps2.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/pubdispsearch/spring/main?execution=e2s1
In addition, for those who fill prescriptions for opioid medications, Walmart and Sam’s Club offer an at-home opioid disposal product, DisposeRx, at no cost in all pharmacies nationwide. For more information on Walmart’s Opioid Stewardship efforts, visit www.walmart.com/opioids.
About Walmart in Missouri
Walmart Inc. (NYSE: WMT) helps people around the world save money and live better – anytime and anywhere – in retail stores, online and through their mobile devices. In Missouri, we serve customers at 156 retail units and online through Walmart.com. We are proud to employ 47,987 associates in Missouri. Walmart supports local businesses, spending $9.3 billion with Missouri suppliers in fiscal year 2024 and supporting 69,678 supplier jobs. Walmart continues to be a leader in employment opportunity, sustainability, and corporate philanthropy. In fiscal year 2024, Walmart and the Walmart Foundation contributed more than $62.3 million in cash and in-kind donations to local nonprofits in Missouri. Learn more at corporate.walmart.com.
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