The Delta Police Department and London Drugs are reminding Delta residents to properly dispose of unused and
expired prescription drugs as well as over-the-counter medications as part of National Prescription Drug Drop-Off Day tomorrow.
National Prescription Drug Drop-Off Day aims to promote the safe storage and disposal of prescription drugs and reduce the amount of drugs available in people's homes for possible abuse and accidental poisonings. "Adults are very aware of the illicit drugs available to their children or loved ones but do not realize the potential for harm or misuse from prescription medication," says A/Sgt. Sarah Swallow. "Unused or expired medications should always be disposed of properly, and National
Prescription Drug Drop-Off day is a good reminder of that."
Prescription drug abuse places a significant burden on law enforcement in Delta as officers
continue to grapple with the issue of otherwise legal medications ending up in the hands of resellers and addicts. In addition, improper disposal of unused drugs can have harmful environmental impacts if they end up in the garbage or sewer system.
"Everyone has a role to play in reducing the harms
of prescription drugs on individuals, families, Delta's communities and
the environment," says Rapinder Toor, pharmacy manager at London Drugs.
Unwanted and expired drugs are accepted every day at any London Drugs
location, not only on National Prescription Drug Drop-Off Day.
