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National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
Saturday, April 26, 2025
For many people, taking medication is a regular part of their daily routine. Whether it’s a prescription medication to treat a chronic condition or an over-the-counter medication to reduce injury-related inflammation, taking medications as prescribed can make you feel better and help you get well. It’s important to keep precautions in mind, though, to ensure unused or expired medications don’t end up in the wrong hands or pollute our local water systems.
Help make a difference by joining Senator Angelique Ashby (D-Sacramento), WellSpace Health, and the California Partnership for Access to Treatment (CPAT) for an educational event surrounding Prescription Drug Take Back Day in Sacramento on Saturday, April 26.
Speakers will discuss the importance of taking medications as prescribed and how to safely dispose of medications to prevent misuse and protect your health, home, and environment. In addition to learning about proper disposal options – like drug deactivation pouches and designated drop-off sites at pharmacies, grocery stores, and law enforcement offices – WellSpace will provide attendees with educational resources.
This event is part of the National Prescription Drug Take Back Day organized by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA).
Let’s work together to keep our community safe and informed! Join us for a day of education, awareness, and action in a welcome and secure environment.
- When: Saturday, April 26, 2025 from 10am – 12pm
- Where: WellSpace Health, 2425 Alhambra Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95817
Past Events
Patients Over Profits: California's Opportunity to reform PBMs & Reduce Prescription Costs
The California Access Coalition and CPAT co-hosted, “Patients Over Profits: California’s Opportunity to Reform PBMs and Reduce Prescription Drug Costs” on Wednesday, July 10, 2024. A webinar educating on legislative efforts to rein in PBMs across the country, reform the broken prescription drug rebate system, and reduce out-of-pocket costs for patients.
The Washington State Pharmacy Association also shared results from their groundbreaking new study exposing the erratic pricing practices of PBMs in Washington State.
- Le Ondra Clark Harvey, PhD, Executive Director, California Access Coalition
- Joylynn Fix, PIR, FHIAS, MCM, Director of Life & Health, West Virginia Offices of the Insurance Commissioner
- Angus Worthing, MD, President, Alliance for Transparent & Affordable Prescriptions
- Jenny Arnold, PharmD, BCPS, Chief Executive Officer, Washington State Pharmacy Association
- Michelle Rivas, Executive Vice President Government Relations & Corporate Affairs, California Pharmacists Association
California's Office of Health Care Affordability: Affordability for Who?
The California Partnership for Access to Treatment and Hemophilia Council of California co-hosted a “lunch and learn” on Thursday, March 28, 2024. Speakers and panelists provided an overview of the objectives and mandates of the Office of Health Care Affordability (OHCA), advancements in treatments for rare diseases, and insights into ensuring equitable access to innovative therapies.
- OHCA 101: Robert E. Hertzka, MD, Assistant Clinical Professor & Instructor in Health Policy, UC San Diego School of Medicine; Past President, California Medical Association
- Panelist: Lynne Kinst, Executive Director, Hemophilia Council of California
- Panelist: Siri Vaeth, Executive Director, Cystic Fibrosis Research Institute
- Panelist: Reverend Tammie Denyse, Hon. PhD, Co-Founder & President, Carrie’s TOUCH
Equity in Action
On Monday, November 21, 2022, the California Partnership for Access to Treatment, in partnership with the California Black Health Network, held Equity in Action. This virtual forum highlighted ways in which patient advocacy organizations are driving equitable access to quality and affordable health care, with a focus on clinical trials. This event was presented in collaboration with the All of Us Research Program and the Community Council of Greater Dallas.
A big thank you to our speakers for making this event so impactful and engaging!
- Moderator: Scott Suckow, Executive Director, Liver Coalition of San Diego
- Kristin Williams, MPH, Manager of Policy & Research, PhRMA
- Rhonda Smith, Executive Director, California Black Health Network
- Reverend Tammie Denyse, Hon. PhD, Co-Founder & President, Carrie’s TOUCH
- Shanada Monestime, PharmD, BCOP, Director of Community Engaged Research, GO2 for Lung Cancer
- Mary Brown, President & CEO, Sickle Cell Disease Foundation
- Joseph Alvarnas, MD, Vice President of Government Affairs, City of Hope
