Safe Medication Return

Where to safely drop off your unwanted medicine in California

Use the search function below to find convenient locations with secure disposal drop-off locations or where you can obtain mail-back supplies. Call (844) 4-TAKE-BACK or (844) 482-5322 for more information or to order mail-back supplies.
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While the listing of participating drop-off and mail-back supply locations is regularly updated, you should confirm, prior to visiting a location, that it will be open when you intend to visit and will be able to accept your medications or provide you with mail-back supplies.

Sav-On Pharmacy #4713

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Sav-On Pharmacy #4713

1509 E Valley Pkwy
Escondido, CA 92027
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(760) 735-5884

Business Hours for Sav-On Pharmacy #4713
Day Opening Hours
Sunday9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Monday8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Friday8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Saturday9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Vons Pharmacy #2156

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Vons Pharmacy #2156

2345 East Valley Pkwy
Escondido, CA 92027
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(760) 489-0981

Business Hours for Vons Pharmacy #2156
Day Opening Hours
Sunday9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Monday8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Friday8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Saturday9:00 am - 5:00 pm

CVS Pharmacy 09104

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 09104

2427 E Valley Pkwy
Escondido, CA 92027
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(760) 745-2503

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 09104
Day Opening Hours
Sunday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Monday9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Tuesday9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Wednesday9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Thursday9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Friday9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Saturday9:00 am - 6:00 pm

C&S Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for C&S Pharmacy

49281 Grapefruit Boulevard Suite 2
Coachella, CA 92236
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(760) 296-3468

Business Hours for C&S Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
Monday9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Tuesday9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wednesday9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Thursday9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Friday9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday9:00 am - 2:00 pm

CVS Pharmacy 09108

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 09108

1655 S. Centre City Pkwy
Escondido, CA 92025
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(760) 746-9400

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 09108
Day Opening Hours
Sunday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Monday8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Friday8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Saturday9:00 am - 6:00 pm

La Buena Vida Pharmacy

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for La Buena Vida Pharmacy

51-335 Cesar Chavez St Ste 116
Coachella, CA 92236
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(760) 398-8866

Business Hours for La Buena Vida Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
Monday8:30 am - 6:00 pm
Tuesday8:30 am - 6:00 pm
Wednesday8:30 am - 6:00 pm
Thursday8:30 am - 6:00 pm
Friday8:30 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Vons Pharmacy #2344

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Vons Pharmacy #2344

351 West Felicita Ave Hwy 395
Escondido, CA 92025
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(760) 480-4900

Business Hours for Vons Pharmacy #2344
Day Opening Hours
Sunday9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Monday8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Friday8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Saturday9:00 am - 5:00 pm

CVS Pharmacy 09187

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 09187

683 Lomas Sante Fe
Solana Beach, CA 92075
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(858) 755-6697

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 09187
Day Opening Hours
Sunday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Monday9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Tuesday9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Wednesday9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Thursday9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Friday9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Saturday9:00 am - 6:00 pm

CVS Pharmacy 03951

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 03951

305 S Highway 101
Solana Beach, CA 92075
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(858) 259-0340

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 03951
Day Opening Hours
Sunday11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Monday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Tuesday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wednesday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Thursday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Friday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Vons Pharmacy #2327

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Vons Pharmacy #2327

931 Lomas Santa Fe Dr
Solana Beach, CA 92075
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(858) 481-2894

Business Hours for Vons Pharmacy #2327
Day Opening Hours
Sunday9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Monday8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Friday8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Saturday9:00 am - 5:00 pm

CVS Pharmacy 09247

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 09247

2662 Del Mar Heights Rd
Del Mar, CA 92014
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(858) 481-8601

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 09247
Day Opening Hours
Sunday9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Monday8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Friday8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Saturday9:00 am - 6:00 pm

Pavilions Pharmacy #2119

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Pavilions Pharmacy #2119

3850 Valley Centre Dr
San Diego, CA 92130
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(858) 793-4667

Business Hours for Pavilions Pharmacy #2119
Day Opening Hours
Sunday9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Monday8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Friday8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Saturday9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Vons Pharmacy #2079

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Vons Pharmacy #2079

11986 Bernardo Plaza
Rancho Bernardo, CA 92128
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(858) 485-1704

Business Hours for Vons Pharmacy #2079
Day Opening Hours
Sunday9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Monday8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Friday8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Saturday9:00 am - 5:00 pm

CVS Pharmacy 09111

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 09111

16773 Bernardo Center Drive
Rancho Bernardo, CA 92128
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(858) 451-2630

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 09111
Day Opening Hours
Sunday9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Monday8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Friday8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Saturday9:00 am - 8:00 pm

Sav-On Pharmacy #3179

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Sav-On Pharmacy #3179

12475 Rancho Bernardo Rd
San Diego, CA 92128
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(858) 385-9229

Business Hours for Sav-On Pharmacy #3179
Day Opening Hours
Sunday9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Monday8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Friday8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Saturday9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Vons Pharmacy #3323

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Vons Pharmacy #3323

7895 Highland Village Place
San Diego, CA 92129
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(858) 901-3549

Business Hours for Vons Pharmacy #3323
Day Opening Hours
Sunday9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Monday8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Friday8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Saturday9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Vons Pharmacy #1797

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Vons Pharmacy #1797

4627 Carmel Mountain Rd
San Diego, CA 92130
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(858) 523-1847

Business Hours for Vons Pharmacy #1797
Day Opening Hours
Sunday9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Monday8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Friday8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Saturday9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Costco Pharmacy #452

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Costco Pharmacy #452

12350 Carmel Mtn Rd
San Diego, CA 92128
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(858) 675-0930

Business Hours for Costco Pharmacy #452
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
Monday10:00 am - 8:30 pm
Tuesday10:00 am - 8:30 pm
Wednesday10:00 am - 8:30 pm
Thursday10:00 am - 8:30 pm
Friday10:00 am - 8:30 pm
Saturday9:30 am - 6:00 pm

Scripps Ambulatory Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Scripps Ambulatory Pharmacy

10666 N Torrey Pines Rd
La Jolla, CA 92037
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(858) 964-1011

Business Hours for Scripps Ambulatory Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
Monday9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Tuesday9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Wednesday9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Thursday9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Friday9:00 am - 5:30 pm
SaturdayClosed

Torres-Martinez Indian Health Clinic Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Torres-Martinez Indian Health Clinic Pharmacy

66655 Martinez Rd
THERMAL, CA 92274
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(760) 397-4476

Business Hours for Torres-Martinez Indian Health Clinic Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
Monday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday8:00 am - 2:00 pm
SaturdayClosed

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Mail-Back options include:

  • ● Unwanted medication mail-back envelope
  • ● Inhaler mail-back package
  • ● Injector mail-back package
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Accepted

Medications in any dosage form, except for those listed below, in their original container or sealed bag are accepted.

Not Accepted

  • Herbal remedies
  • Vitamins
  • Supplements
  • Cosmetics
  • Other personal care products
  • Batteries
  • Mercury-containing thermometers
  • Sharps
  • Illicit drugs
  • Pet pesticide products
  • Animal Medication

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Before visiting a location, please confirm the operating hours and the location’s ability to accept your medications or provide you with mail-back supplies.

Mail-back supply location

Medication mail-back package pick-up sites are located throughout your community and provide free, postage-paid mail-back disposal packages for residents to safely dispose of unwanted household medication by mail.

Drop-off location

Medication drop boxes are installed at nearby locations such as pharmacies and law enforcement offices for residents to simply drop off their expired or unwanted household medications for safe, free, and convenient disposal.