Have Unwanted Medications? Prescription Drug Round-Up Is Saturday

September 27, 2012

The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office, the Pensacola Police Department, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and CVS Pharmacies will partner Saturday for a “Prescription Drug Round-Up”.

The event is a one-day effort between local and federal law enforcement to provide the pubic a site to voluntarily surrender expired, unwanted, unused pharmaceutical controlled substances and other medications for destruction.

“This is an excellent opportunity for citizens of Escambia County to dispose of their unwanted medications before they fall into the hands of someone who may abuse or misuse them,” Sheriff David Morgan said, “We appreciate the assistance of a community-minded business CVS in this endeavor, so much can be accomplished when law enforcement, businesses and citizens partner together.”

Medications can be dropped off from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. Saturday at the Pensacola Police Department or the following CVS locations:

  • 2090 South Hwy 29 ( Hwy 29 & Kingsfield Rd.)
  • 5301 North Palafox ( Pensacola Blvd & Brent Lane)
  • 8150 North Davis Hwy ( Olive Rd & Davis Hwy)
  • Mobile Hwy and Saufley Field Road
  • 444 Gulf Beach Hwy ( Gulf Beach and Navy)

This event is a part of a national take-back effort. For more information concerning the prescription drug round-up, contact the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office Community Oriented Policing Unit at (850)-436-9496.

Comments

2 Responses to “Have Unwanted Medications? Prescription Drug Round-Up Is Saturday”

  1. MQ on September 27th, 2012 10:43 am

    I think this is a great idea. BUT please, black out your identity on it. Identity theft is so prevelant these days, one cannot be too careful.

  2. Concerned on September 27th, 2012 8:06 am

    Why can’t Century’s CVS be a drop off area? It is 35 miles to the nearest drop off.

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