Medication Safety

The safest way to keep medicines stored is to lock them up where others cannot access them. Lock up medicines in a safe, cabinet or lockable box. Missoula Public Health often has free medication lock boxes to give away if you need them (as supplies allow). Contact us for more information. 

Do you need to dispose of medication you no longer need or is expired?

Having unused or expired medications in the house can potentially lead to medication misuse and overdose. Proper disposal of unused drugs saves lives and protects the environment. To safely dispose of unused and expired medications, do not simply put them in the garbage, flush them down the toilet, or wash down any drain.

There are several medication drop box locations in Missoula County. Locations in Missoula County are listed below:

• Missoula Police Department – 435 Ryman (open 24/7)
• Granite Pharmacy – 2230 27th Ave and 1
• U of M Curry Health Center – 634 Eddy Ave.
• Partnership Health Center – 401 Railroad Street W.
• CVS Pharmacy, 1902 Brooks
• Missoula Pharmacy – 1211 S. Reserve
• Community Cancer Center – 2837 Fort Missoula Rd.
• Community Med CTR Hospital – 2827 Fort Missoula Rd.
• Albertson’s/Osco Pharmacy
  • 1003 E Broadway St.
  • 2205 Oxford St
  • 2230 N Reserve St
  • 3800 Russell St
• Walmart Pharmacy
  • 3555 Mullan Rd
  • 4000 Hwy 93 S
• Lolo: Lolo Drug – 103 Glacier Dr.
• Frenchtown: Granite Pharmacy Health Services – 16862 Beckwith St., Suite P
• Seeley Lake: Seeley Swan Pharmacy– 3027 Hwy 83 Lazy Pine Mall

Another safe way to dispose of your medications at home is getting a Deterra Drug Deactivation and Disposal bag. These bags can be used at home or in a clinical setting to safely destroy unused or expired medications, making them unavailable for misuse and safe for disposal in the normal trash.

We want a community where every life is valued and where fatal overdoses are prevented. Contact us to get involved!