In response to increasing news about the presence of pharmaceuticals contaminating the water supply and teenage abuse of prescription drugs, Health Dimensions is now offering a new drug take back program to help patients of any pharmacy safely dispose of medicines that may be dangerous to others and to the environment.
Patients of any pharmacy can now safely dispose of unused and expired medications at our Health Dimensions, free of charge. Simply bring in the drugs in their original stock containers and we will work to return them to their original manufacturer and dispose of those that cannot be returned in an environmentally friendly way.
We welcome you to come and talk with us about any medications. And remember to never give away your medications or take someone else’s.
Prescription medicines are powerful and when taken correctly, can save lives, but when not taken properly, can have dangerous and potentially deadly consequences.
Our extensive education and experience in community pharmacy make us the most qualified health care professionals when it comes to medication therapy, and often the most accessible.
Acceptable:
Unused or expired medicines, prescription (Rx), or over-the-counter (OTC), including:
- pills, tablets, capsules
- ointments
- creams
- lotions
- powders
- inhalers, nebulizer solutions
- liquid medicines 4 oz. or less
- solutions, suspensions
- liquids must be wrapped in a paper towel and placed in a sealed plastic bag before being placed in a TakeAway™ container
Not Acceptable:
Controlled substances (such as):
- Adderall, Vicodin, Demerol, Hydrocodone, MS Contin, Ambien
Any sharps* (such as):
- Syringes
- Lancets
Liquids over 4 oz.*
Thermometers*
Home based care (HBC) or durable medical equipment (DME) supplies (such as):
- Rubbing alcohol, hydrogen peroxide
*contact local solid waste agency
Products should be left in the packaging the medication was dispensed in.This will
provide a means of disposing of the packaging, contain and protect the medication in
transit, minimize any exposure and is also one of the requirements of the transporter.
TakeAway™ can only accept unused medications from patients or patients’ caregivers.
Inventory from a pharmacy or other healthcare
center is NOT acceptable.
Questions? Checkwith your pharmacist.
