Medication Safety & Overdose Prevention
Keeping medications secure, disposing of unused prescriptions safely, and having overdose reversal medication available can help protect individuals, families, and the community. Fayette County Drug & Alcohol Commission provides medication safety resources to help residents reduce risk, prevent accidental access, and respond quickly in the event of a suspected opioid overdose.
Resources may include Narcan/naloxone, Deterra drug deactivation pouches, medication lock bags, medication bottle caps, and locking pill organizers, based on availability.

Which Deterra Option Do I Need?
SIZE
DEACTIVATES UP TO
Small Drug Deactivation Pouch
15 pills, 2oz of liquid or 2 patches
Medium Drug Deactivation Pouch
45 pills, 6oz of liquid or 6 patches
Large Drug Deactivation Pouch
90 pills, 12oz of liquid or 12 patches
Extra Large Drug Deactivation Pouch
450 pills, 60oz of liquid or 60 patches
1 Gallon Drug Deactivation Container
1000 pills, 1L of liquid or 100 patches

Medication Lock Bags

Narcan
Naloxone, the active ingredient in NARCAN® Nasal Spray, competes with opioids to bind with the same receptors in the brain, reversing the effects of an opioid overdose in 2 to 3 minutes. Carrying NARCAN® Nasal Spray can make all the difference in an opioid emergency.

Individual Medicine Bottle Locking Cap
A medicine bottle locking cap is a tamper-proof cap that helps prevent unauthorized access to one medication bottle. Locking caps can help prevent accidental poisonings and medication abuse.

7 Day Secure Locking Pill Organizer

Large Medication Lock Box
This medicine box is made from sturdy food-grade plastic and locks with a 4-digit combination of your choosing. The Safer Lock medicine lock box is 7.5" wide, 5.5" deep, and 3" in height. This gives you plenty of space to store all your medications.
Common Questions About Medication Safety Resources
Learn how medication safety tools and overdose prevention resources can help protect your home, your loved ones, and the community.
Narcan is a brand name for naloxone, a medication that can reverse an opioid overdose. It can be used when someone may be overdosing from opioids such as prescription pain medication, heroin, or fentanyl.
If you think someone is experiencing an overdose, call 911 right away and give naloxone if it is available.
Naloxone is helpful for anyone who may be in a position to respond to an opioid overdose. This can include individuals, family members, friends, caregivers, schools, workplaces, community organizations, and professionals who interact with the public.
You do not have to wait until there is an emergency to request it.
Deterra is a drug deactivation pouch used to safely dispose of unused or unwanted medications. You place the medication in the pouch, add water, and follow the instructions on the package. The pouch helps deactivate the medication so it can be safely discarded.
Deterra can be used for many prescription and over-the-counter medications.
Medication lock bags are used to help store medications securely. They can be especially helpful in homes with children, teens, visitors, or anyone who may be at risk of accessing medication that was not prescribed to them.
Lock bags are a simple way to add another layer of safety at home.
Medication safety caps and locking pill organizers help limit access to medications while still keeping them organized for the person using them. These items may be helpful for families, caregivers, older adults, or anyone who wants a safer way to store medication at home.
Medication safety items can be requested through the form. After you submit your request, a team member will contact you with pickup information when your items are available.
You may also contact the office directly if you have questions about which item may be right for your situation.
There may be limits depending on supply, item type, household need, and availability. The goal is to make these resources available to Fayette County residents while ensuring that supplies can support as many people as possible.
If you need items for a school, organization, event, workplace, or community group, contact the office to discuss your request.
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