Residents of Tri-Cities can help reduce drug abuse, overdose and accidental intoxication in teenagers taking prescription drugs by attending the second annual drug collection month in August.
The Drugs Free Kids Canada program promotes the purchase of prescription drugs and the return of unused or expired medicines to the pharmacy.
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"Many prescription drugs with high abuse potential come from pharmacies of friends and relatives, whether intentionally or accidentally, taking these prescription drugs poses a very real risk to the health of British Columbia," said the pharmacist. Gianni Del Negro in a press release from London Drugs. "Cleaning your medicine cabinet and safely disposing of unused and expired medicines at the pharmacy is a simple way to reduce the risk associated with prescription drugs."
According to statements, more than 86,000 kg of medicines were safely disposed of in British Columbia after being left in pharmacies.
"The amounts returned have continued to increase as more and more parents realize the importance of returning unused medicines to the medicine cabinet as they are easily accessible to children and can cause harm to our children." said Chantal Vallerand, CEO of DFK Canada.
Most pharmacies, including London Drugs, accept unused medicines for safe disposal throughout the year. The statement says that many medicines, over-the-counter products and supplements stay at home long after their expiration date.
According to the London Drugs press release, here are some tips for cleaning the kit:
• Check the expiration dates every year and dispose of old products. Some products may expire before the date indicated on the label after opening. If in doubt, consult a pharmacist.
• Remove all medications that are not in their original packaging. If you can not remember what a medicine is for or what it is for, remove it. If possible, store the medicine in its original packaging. Mixing different medicines in a container or storing them outside the original packaging increases the risk of overdose or accidental poisoning.
• Store unwanted and expired medicines in a clear plastic bag. Medications for ampoules, liquids and creams may also be included in the plastic bag. They are burned, so they can not get into landfills or sewers.
Other pharmacies in the three participating cities include Shopper's Drug Mart, Save-On-Foods, Walmart and Thrifty Foods as well as Town Center Pharmacy in Coquitlam and Synergy Wellness, Wilson Pharmacy and Westwood Pharmacy in Port Coquitlam.
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