Prescription Drug Take Back Day to be held over weekend

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)–  The South Carolina Department of Public Health will hold its annual Prescription Drug Take Back Day this Saturday, October 24.

Residents are asked to clean out their medicine cabinets and properly dispose of unused or expired medications.

According to the DEA, nearly 50% of abused prescription drugs come from family and friends.

Multiple drop off locations will be available across the Midlands between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.