Drug Take Back Events taking place around country Saturday

Saturday, April 27 is National Drug Take Back Day, and it is a good time to get rid of those old prescriptions.

A family medicine physician with the Cleveland Clinic said it is important to check expiration dates, especially on antibiotics, insulin and blood thinners. Those medications may do more harm than good.

“Once past their prime, expired medications have the potential for becoming more toxic and potentially interfering with other new medicines that you may be taking,” said Dr. Neha Vyas. “One the flip side, expired medications may lose their potency and not work as effectively.”

It is a good idea to bring your medications to your annual exam, so your doctor can help you decide which prescriptions to throw away.