Henry Raymond

Fairfax News => Current News & Events => Topic started by: Henry on April 17, 2010, 09:41:44 AM

Title: Dispose Of Your Unused/Expired Medications At Fairfax Pharmacy
Post by: Henry on April 17, 2010, 09:41:44 AM
Monday, April 19 at 9:00 am until
Saturday, April 24 at 3:00 pm

TAKEAWAY environmental return system

In Association with Earth Week April 19-24 we're participating in National Community Pharmacists Association TAKEAWAY program for safe,environmental disposal of unused patient medication.
Bring your unused/expired medication for disposal.
RESTRICTIONS APPLY:
NOT ACCEPTABLE
* CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES
* ANY SHARPS - such as syringes,lancets
* LIQUIDS > Not over 4oz.
* THERMOMETERS
* HOME BASED CARE OR DURABLE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT/DME SUPPLIES - such as alcohol,hydrogen peroxide.
Products should be left in the original packaging the medication was dispensed in .This will provide a means of disposing of the packaging, contain and protect the medication in transit,minimize any exposure and is also one of the requirements of the transporter.