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