Story Updated: Dec 21, 2010 at 12:46 PM CST
Beginning the new year, Hopedale Medical Complex will begin a prescription pill and drug disposal program.
Starting January 3, the public may bring their unused or expired prescription and over the counter medications to the HMC Pharmacy located at 107 Tremont Street in Hopedale. A Pharmacist will arrange for safe disposal of the drugs.
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The purpose of the program is to address the growing problem of prescription/OTC drug abuse by teens and young adults and to reduce the disposal of dangerous drugs into our local water supply.
“We have seen some startling activity with prescription drug abuse in our area,” says Wendy Mobley, a doctor of Pharmacy. “Kids are sharing drugs from their parents’ or grandparents’ cabinets. By disposing of prescription medication properly, you can help to eliminate the drug problem and keep our water supply safe.”
HMC is working with local law enforcement on the disposal of narcotic drugs and hopes to have a program in place soon.
For more information on the program call Wendy Mobley at 309-449-4370 or visit www.HopedaleMC.com.
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