Kroger Health to Host National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Events on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025

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Kroger Health (NYSE: KR), with support from the Cardinal Health Foundation, will participate in the DEA National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025. Participating Kroger Family of Pharmacies will accept unwanted or expired pills, liquids, gels and patches outside stores from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. local time (no medications accepted inside stores; acceptance of liquids/gels/patches may vary by location).

Kroger Health has hosted take back events since 2018 and reports collecting more than 220,000 pounds of medication and serving over 86,000 visitors to date. A full list of locations is available on Kroger Health's website.

Event made possible with support from the Cardinal Health Foundation

CINCINNATI, Oct. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Kroger Health, the healthcare division of The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) and its Family of Pharmacies, with support from the Cardinal Health Foundation, today announced its participation in the Drug Enforcement Administration's National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, Oct. 25. On this day, individuals can safely dispose of unused or expired prescription medications at participating local pharmacies.

For more than a decade, National Prescription Drug Take Back Day has helped people across the United States rid their homes of unneeded or expired medications. The proper disposal of medications can save lives and contribute to keeping our environment and community safe and healthy.

"We're proud to play a part in making the safe choice the easy choice," said Colleen Lindholz, president of Kroger Health. "National Prescription Drug Take Back Day gives our communities a convenient space to dispose of unused or expired drugs, promoting safer environments at home and aligning with Kroger Health's vision to help people live healthier lives."

"Cardinal Health is dedicated to fostering healthier communities in the areas where we live and work," said Jessie Cannon, president of the Cardinal Health Foundation. "Our support of Kroger Health on National Prescription Drug Take Back Day offers a safe disposal option for unwanted medications and creates a crucial opportunity to educate individuals on medication safety, contributing to more equitable health outcomes."

Drug take back events are scheduled from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. local time at participating local pharmacies. Law enforcement officers will be on site to accept unwanted or expired pills, liquids, gels and patches outside stores (no medications will be accepted inside stores). Acceptance of liquids, gels and patches may vary by location. To view a complete list of our  drug take back event locations across the country, visit https://www.kroger.com/health/pharmacy/prescriptions/takeback.

Kroger Health, with the support of the Cardinal Health Foundation, has hosted drug take back events across the U.S. since 2018. To date, they have collected more than 220,000 pounds of unwanted or expired medication for safe disposal and served more than 86,000 visitors during the events.

About Kroger Health

Kroger Health, the healthcare division of The Kroger Co., is one of America's leading retail healthcare organizations, serving more than 17 million patients annually. Kroger Family of Pharmacies operate more than 2,200 pharmacies across 35 states and The Little Clinic offers telehealth services in nine states and operates more than 220 in-person clinics in eight states. Our team of 23,000 healthcare practitioners, including pharmacists, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, registered dietitians and technicians believe in practicing at the top of our licenses, enabling "food as medicine" to help prevent disease before it starts, and helping people live healthier lives. For more information, visit www.kroger.com/health.

About Cardinal Health:

Cardinal Health is a distributor of pharmaceuticals and specialty products; a supplier of home-health and direct-to-patient products and services; an operator of nuclear pharmacies and manufacturing facilities; a provider of performance and data solutions; and a global manufacturer and distributor of medical and laboratory products. Our company's customer-centric focus drives continuous improvement and leads to innovative solutions that improve people's lives every day. The Cardinal Health Foundation is a charitable non-profit giving organization dedicated to advancing health equity. Learn more about Cardinal Health at cardinalhealth.com and in our Newsroom.

 

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FAQ

When is Kroger Health hosting Drug Take Back Day in 2025 (KR)?

Kroger Health is hosting events on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025, from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. local time at participating pharmacies.

What items will Kroger Health (KR) accept at the Oct. 25, 2025 take back event?

Law enforcement will accept unwanted or expired pills, liquids, gels, and patches outside stores; acceptance of liquids/gels/patches may vary by location.

Where can I find participating Kroger Health (KR) take back locations for Oct. 25, 2025?

A complete list of participating locations is available at https://www.kroger.com/health/pharmacy/prescriptions/takeback.

Is it true Kroger Health (KR) has collected over 220,000 pounds of medication?

Yes; Kroger Health reports collecting more than 220,000 pounds of unwanted or expired medication since 2018.

Will Kroger Health (KR) accept medications inside stores during the take back event?

No; medications will be accepted outside stores where law enforcement is on site and nothing will be accepted inside stores.

Who is supporting Kroger Health (KR) for the Oct. 25, 2025 Drug Take Back Day?

The event is supported by the Cardinal Health Foundation, which is assisting Kroger Health with outreach and education.