This past DEA-sponsored Drug Take-Back Day on April 26th took in over 5 tons of prescription medication – about the weight of an elephant – was collected in Connecticut. For those looking to dispose of prescription and/or over-the-counter medicines before the next Take-Back Day, MyOldMeds maintains a Connecticut-specific resource page of 175 free secure disposal options available year-round.
Deputy Executive Director, Irina Butler Pharmaceutical Product Stewardship Work Group, which oversees MyOldMeds.com
Irina is gonna fill us in on their efforts to provide free, secure medicine disposal options year-round and share tips and resources on responsible medicine management, including the importance of proper use and storage.