Arkansas Drug Take Back
We are an official collection site for Arkansas Drug Take Back. From 10 am to 2 pm on Saturday, April 25, 2026, you can drop off your unwanted medications, securely and anonymously, at The Pharmacy at Wellington.
Let's do our part to keep unused prescriptions and over-the-counter medications out of the wrong hands. By not flushing medications and supplements down the toilet, we also help to keep Arkansas' water clean.
To note, in case you cannot make that day / time, we have a permanent unwanted medication drop off box in the pharmacy.
Medicine or candy?
Speaking of drug safety, it is relevant to note that vitamins and supplements are considered medications and should not be given to children as a treat, even though some vitamins are made to look and taste like candy.
Some of you may have noticed this poster, from the Arkansas Poison Control Center, at The Pharmacy:
Although certain medications may resemble candy, we know that taking them by accident can potentially be very dangerous. If you have a poison emergency, please call the Poison Control Center immediately. They are available 24/7 and in Arkansas, they are part of the UAMS School of Pharmacy.
Their phone number is 1-800-222-1222.
They can answer questions about all sorts of chemicals:
- medications
- household chemicals
- pool chemicals
- creams, lotions, and other personal use chemicals
- chemicals that have been mixed
- fumes from chemicals
- etc.
The experts at the Poison Control Center can direct you on the appropriate steps to take, whether a chemical has been ingested, in contact with your skin, inhaled, in your eye, etc.
Prevention tips
Medication packaging may be child resistant; it is not necessarily childproof (or pet proof!). The best way to keep accidents from happening is to keep medications up high where children cannot reach, see, or access them.
Similarly, when traveling, put away prescription and over-the-counter medications so that they cannot be accessed by other people or pets.
As far as summer chemicals, a good precaution to take when using bug spray is to keep it away from the face (eyes, nose, mouth). Washing our hands before eating is recommended, as is taking a shower once we're home.
Teach children that eating wild plants isn't a good idea. They should always show a trusted adult what the wild plant is before considering eating it.
When using gardening or yard chemicals, following instructions on the packaging will ensure safe handling, as would wearing protective gear (gloves, long sleeves and long pants, a mask). Putting away kids' and pets' toys prior to spreading such chemicals is also good practice.
Finally, because certain chemicals can be dangerous if mixed (for example, chemicals used in pools), keep all chemicals, including medications and over-the-counter drugs, in their original container.
Keep in mind that chemicals can be poisonous if they're used in the wrong way, in the wrong amount, or by the wrong person.
Incidentally, our pharmacist and co-owner Brittany worked at the Arkansas Poison Control Center early on in her career -- she knows first-hand the painful situations that taking preventive steps can avoid!
If you have any questions related to poisons, please don't hesitate to call the Arkansas Poison Control Center.
We wish you a fun and safe summer!
