Scott County Health Department now has Medication Drop Off Box

medication drop box (Source: Scott County Health Department/Facebook)
medication drop box (Source: Scott County Health Department/Facebook)

SIKESTON, Mo. (KBSI) – The Scott County Health Department now has a medication drop off box in its main lobby in Sikeston.

Anyone expired or unwanted medications can bring them in a sealed container and drop them in the RX Drug Drop box.

  • Remove any personal information from your medication packaging.
  • Make sure the pill bottle, packaging or plastic bag are firmly sealed to avoid spilling.
  • Open the kiosk door and drop your medications for safe and secure collection.

Accepted medications:

  • prescriptions (Schedule 11-V controlled & non-controlled substances)
  • vitamins
  • prescription ointments
  • pet medications
  • prescription patches
  • over-the-counter medications

Not accepted medications:

  • needles
  • inhales
  • aerosol cans
  • thermometers
  • lotions or liquids
  • hydrogen peroxide

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