Join Johns Hopkins in the Fight Against Drug Misuse!
Johns Hopkins Medicine participates in the Drug Enforcement Administration's National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day. Drive up and drop off unused or expired prescription medications and our staff will dispose of them for you safely. This event is open to employees, patients and the public.
Saturday, October 26, 2019
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
For more information about the event, contact the Johns Hopkins pharmacy team at 1-866-679-0707 or pharmacycomments@jhmi.edu.
Two Drop-off Locations
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Johns Hopkins Bayview
1,985
Overdose Deaths
In 2017, there were 1,985 overdose deaths involving opioids in Maryland — a rate of 32.2 deaths per 100,000 persons, over twice the national rate of 14.6 deaths per 100,000 persons.
Top 5
Maryland in Top 5
Maryland ranks in the top 5 for opioid-related overdose death rates with the largest increase attributed to cases involving synthetic opioids (mainly fentanyl).
159 lbs
Collected
At the April 2019 event, Johns Hopkins collected 159 pounds of medications - roughly the weight of 10 gallons of paint!