Metro Detroiters can drop off unneeded and expired medications during the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency’s (DEA) National Prescription Drug Take Back Day this weekend.

This weekend, organizations across Metro Detroit and the U.S. are accepting unwanted or unneeded prescription medications in an effort to prevent drug misuse.

LANSING, Mich. Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has extended her executive order allowing pharmacists to refill prescriptions early for residents who need it. As we continue to suppress the spread of COVID-19, Michiganders need to continue to stay safer at home, Whitmer said. The order will also allow pharmacists to dispense COVID-19 treatments according to government-approved protocols. The extension is in effect until June 16.