# Pharmaceutical Take-Back Programs Meijer's Take-Back Program Reclaims Expired Prescription Drugs By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2019-02-19 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/takeback-program References: [prnewswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/meijer-launches-consumer-drug-take-back-program-in-all-stores-300797972.html) & [meijer](http://www.meijer.com) American supercenter chain [Meijer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shoreline-cleanup-programs) is now introducing a pioneering Consumer Drug Take-Back Program to help customers safely dispose of unused or expired prescription drugs at no cost. By visiting one of the secure in-store kiosks at the pharmacy section within Meijer, consumers are able to drop off any prescription drugs in a way that helps to prevent public health hazards. With [InMar](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deterra) Rx Returns, Meijer pharmacists regularly document, transport and dispose of the incoming medications—like over-the-counter medications, opiods and controlled substances—in compliance with the guidelines that have been established by the US Drug Enforcement Administration and HIPAA privacy laws. With many brands, retailers and consumers eager to participate in a circular economy, take-back programs are being introduced across various industries to support the greater well-being of people and the planet. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 10% | Activity: 13% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Pharmaceutical Take-back Programs:** Pharmaceutical companies can explore developing their take-back programs to address increasing concerns about the environmental and health impact of unused prescription drugs. - **Circular Economy:** Companies across industries can explore developing take-back programs as a way to support circular economy efforts and reduce waste. - **Pharmacy Kiosk Systems:** Retail businesses can explore installing pharmacy kiosks in-store as a way to provide convenient and safe disposal of prescription drugs for customers. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Pharmaceuticals:** Pharmaceutical companies can leverage their knowledge and expertise to develop take-back programs that help protect public health and address environmental concerns. - **Retail:** Retail businesses can explore adopting take-back programs as a way to improve customer experience and support sustainability efforts. - **Environmental Services:** Environmental services companies can explore partnering with pharmacies and retailers to offer take-back program services as part of their waste management solutions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Medicine Packaging Recycling Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blister-pack-recycling.md) - [Denim Take-Back Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/target-5.md) - [Grocer Beach Cleanup Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shoreline-cleanup-programs.md) - [Refillable Prescription Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prescription-service.md) - [Pet-Centric In-Store Recycling Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petco-instore-recycling-program.md) - [In-Store Return Kiosks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/return-kiosks.md) - [Cost-Effective Supplement Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doctors-preferred-supplements.md) - [E-Waste Take-Back Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tech-take-back-box.md) - [Charitable Holiday Retail Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retail-program.md)