Scripps Participates in National Prescription Drug Take Back

Scripps as part of the nationwide prescription drug take back day will host five drop-off locations in San Diego County. On Saturday, April 28, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., personnel will be available to accept unused prescription drugs from people who want to dispose of their medications safely and anonymously at the following Scripps Health locations:

Scripps Coastal Medical Center Carlsbad

2176 Salk Ave., Carlsbad

Scripps Clinic Rancho Bernardo

15004 Innovation Drive, San Diego

Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas

354 Santa Fe Drive, Encinitas

Scripps Green Hospital

10666 N. Torrey Pines Rd., La Jolla

Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista

435 H Street, Chula Vista

The San Diego Sheriff’s Department offers 23 locations in the community where the public can drop off unused drugs for proper disposal anytime of year. Visit the San Diego Sheriff’s Department website to find a location near you.