VA event hosts safe location to dispose expired medicine

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - The VA Oklahoma City Medical Center is set to host an event aimed at facilitating Veterans a safe location to dispose of expired medicine.

According to VA officials, the nationwide event has helped Veterans take unneeded medications that are old, unwanted, or expired for disposal at a Take Back Day event for free.

The event partners with local authorities, and has removed 19.2 million pounds (9,600 tons) of medication from circulation, says VA leaders.