Community First Health Plans encourages Providers to help raise awareness about National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, taking place April 25th at participating locations nationwide.
This event provides a safe, convenient, and responsible way to dispose of unused, unwanted, or expired prescription medications, helping reduce misuse and protect communities.
How Your Patients Can Participate and Learn More:
- Find a Take Back Day location
- Learn about safe medication disposal options year‑round
- Your Prescription Medicine: Tips for Safe Storage and Disposal
Providers play an important role in promoting safe medication practices, and sharing this information can help support patients, families, and the broader community.
Impact At a Glance:
- The most recent Take Back Day collected more than 570,000 pounds (over 285 tons) of medications nationwide.
- Since the program began, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has helped collect over 20 million pounds of unused prescription drugs.
Action:
Providers are encouraged to share this information with their staff. If you have any questions about this notice, please email Provider Relations at ProviderRelations@cfhp.com or call 210-358-6030. You can also contact your Provider Relations Representative directly.
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- Log into the Community First Provider Portal
- Go to CommunityFirstHealthPlans.com/Provider-News
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