What Medications You Can Bring When Someone Is Booked at Morgan County Adult Detention Center

You can bring current prescription medications at booking - but they must be in their original container. The jail's contract physician uses that original pharmacy packaging to verify the medication. Pills in a baggie, pill organizer, or unmarked container? They likely won't be accepted.

Over-the-counter medications can't be brought in. If your loved one needs common items like ibuprofen or antacids, they'll need to purchase them through commissary once inside.

• ✓ Plan for OTC needs to be handled through commissary (not by bringing medication to the jail).
• ✓ If your loved one asks for OTC items, have them request/order what they need through commissary while they’re housed there.

1. Keep each prescription in its original container - use the pharmacy bottle/packaging you received so it can be verified.
2. Gather the basics before you go - if you have it, bring a current medication list (name, dose, and how it’s taken) to help you answer questions quickly.
3. Bring the containers at booking for verification - the jail’s contract physician verifies current prescriptions, and the original container is what supports that process.

Not sure if something will be accepted? Call Morgan County Adult Detention Center at 573-378-5481. The line is staffed 24 hours, so you can check before making the trip.