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Tops Friendly Markets Press Release
Saturday, Oct. 25, marks the 29th annual National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, an initiative led by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). In support of this important event, Tops Friendly Markets is reminding the community that all 54 Tops Pharmacy locations serve as approved drop-off sites for unused or expired prescription medications.
Each Tops Pharmacy features clearly marked disposal bins, providing customers with a simple, safe, and convenient way to properly discard medications they no longer need.
“Tops is proud to support National Drug Take Back Day and play an active role in the communities we serve,” said Matthew Hamed, director of pharmacy for Northeast Shared Services, a subsidiary of Northeast Grocery Inc., which oversees Tops Friendly Markets. “Our commitment to proper medication disposal extends beyond this single event – it’s a year-round priority. Disposing of medications responsibly protects both our environment and the people in our neighborhoods.”
During the most recent Take Back Day in April 2025, nearly 621,000 pounds of prescription drugs were collected nationwide. Since the program began in 2010, more than 19.8 million pounds of medication have been safely removed from homes and properly disposed of.
Customers can drop off medications anonymously and year-round at any Tops Pharmacy during regular pharmacy hours.
Headquartered in Williamsville, Tops Markets operates a robust network of 152 grocery stores spanning New York, Pennsylvania and Vermont, including one franchise location in Lewiston. Discover more at www.topsmarkets.com.
1859 Whitehaven Road, Grand Island, NY 14072
Phone: 716-773-7676
Fax: 716-773-7190
