Medication Safety

MEDICATION SAFETY RESOURCES

STATEWIDE DRUG TAKEBACK LOCATIONS

Medication and Insurance Assistance (Michigan Department of Health and Human Services)

Children under the age of 6 years of age accounted for nearly 40% (More than 24,000 children under 6 years of age) of all exposures reported to the Michigan Poison & Drug Information Center in 2025(National Poison Data System, 2025).

In 2025, over 59,000 Human exposure cases were reported to the Michigan Poison & Drug Information Center

Unexpected and unintentional exposures to substances including medication can happen anywhere, but most happen in a home.

Prevent unexpected exposure to medication & other substances in your home, schools, businesses, & vehicles.

Keep medications and other substances out of sight and reach of children and vulnerable adults. To learn more about medication safety or for educational resources, call the Poison Helpline at 1-800-222-1222 and dial extension 2 for the Poison Center Educator at the Michigan Poison & Drug Information Center.

Call now to speak with one of our specialists.

Materials & Information Requests

To obtain poison prevention and safety education materials, click the button below or call 1-800-222-1222 to reach our educator.