Posted on October 24, 2018 by admin
Friends and Neighbors,
This Saturday October 27th is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. Help prevent over-the-counter (cough medicine, pain relievers, etc.) and prescription drug abuse by dropping off any unwanted, expired, or unused medicines, vitamins, or nutritional supplements. All medications must be in original containers, with all names crossed out.
Unwanted medications can be dropped off from 10am until 2pm this Saturday at the Enfield Police Department 293 Elm Street, Enfield.
**The service is free and anonymous, no questions will be asked**
No needles or sharps will be accepted.
Examples of sharps include:
Needles – hollow needles used to inject drugs (medication) under the skin
Syringes – devices used to inject medication into or withdraw fluid from the body Lancets, also called “fingerstick” devices – instruments with a short, two-edged blade used to get drops of blood for testing. Lancets are commonly used in the treatment of diabetes.
Auto Injectors, including epinephrine and insulin pens – syringes pre-filled with fluid medication designed to be self-injected into the body
Infusion sets – tubing systems with a needle used to deliver drugs to the body.
Connection needles/sets – needles that connect to a tube used to transfer fluids in and out of the body. This is generally used for patients on home hemodialysis.
Thank you to the Enfield Police Department and Captain Fred Hall for leading this effort!
