Health & Fitness
Get Rid of Old Prescription Meds April 28
April 28th the DEA is having a drug take back day.
On Saturday, April 28th from 10am to 2pm the DEA is having a Drug Take Back Day throughout Michigan. This is an opportunity to dispose of unwanted prescription medications particularly controlled substances. This is a free service and no questions asked. You can dispose of non-controlled medications at any time at Jensen's Community Pharmacy as we are partnered with Washtenaw county.Â
There isn't a pick up in Saline but Ann Arbor has a couple of locations. The  and the Washtenaw County Sheriff's Main Lobby are the two closest to us. For more information please refer to the DEA website: www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/drug_disposal/takeback
I think this is an important event to keep prescription medications from being used inappropriately and keep our community healthy. The last time the DEA did a take-back was Oct 29th of last year and nationwide collected 188.5 tons (377,000 pounds) of unwanted and expired medications. So take a look in your cupboards and medicine cabinets over the next couple of weeks and use the opportunity to get rid of it.
Cheers
Dr. Steven Jensen PharmD. owns Jensen's Community Pharmacy in The Oaks plaza off of Michigan Avenue. Open Monday through Friday 9am to 7pm and Saturdays 9am to 3pm.