Drug Take Back programs

GPTKB entity

Statements (27)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:public_policy
gptkbp:do_not_accept medical devices
illegal drugs
sharps
gptkbp:encouraged_by gptkb:Centers_for_Disease_Control_and_Prevention
gptkb:U.S._Environmental_Protection_Agency
gptkbp:first_national_event_held 2010
gptkbp:frequency biannual (in the U.S.)
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Drug Take Back programs
gptkbp:method collection events
permanent drop-off locations
gptkbp:organizedBy community organizations
pharmacies
law enforcement agencies
gptkbp:purpose safe disposal of unused medications
gptkbp:reduce_risk_of water pollution
accidental poisoning
drug diversion
gptkbp:reduces environmental contamination
prescription drug misuse
gptkbp:relatedTo opioid crisis response
pharmaceutical waste management
gptkbp:supports gptkb:U.S._Drug_Enforcement_Administration
gptkbp:targetAudience general public
households
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:DEA_Diversion_Control_Division
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5