Students enrolled in theÌýAnthem Gold Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP)Ìýare covered through July 31, 2026.
Graduating students: Remember! You can continue to use Medical Services through July 31, 2026.
Open enrollmentÌýfor the 2026–27 school year is now available. The deadline to enroll or waive coverage is Sept. 1, 2026

Prescription Medication Safety Information

Prescription pills

There are 35 prescription drug deaths every month in Colorado.ÌýÌýÌýandÌýÌýall contribute to keeping our communities, environmentÌýand peers healthy.


Medication disposal

Need to dispose of unused medication? Visit the permanent prescription take-back box located in the lobby of theÌýPolice and Parking Services building at Âé¶¹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder. Campus community members can dispose of unwanted prescription medications in this box at any time. CUPD isÌýable to accept over-the-counter and prescription medications with the following exceptions:

  • NoÌýneedles or sharps,
  • NoÌýmercury (thermometers),
  • NoÌýoxygen cylinders or pressurized canisters,
  • NoÌýchemotherapy or radioactive substances, and
  • NoÌýillicit drugs.

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Contact
  • ÌýÌý1900 Wardenburg Drive 119 UCB Boulder, CO 80309
  • ÌýÌý303-492-5101