Opioids are the most common cause of fatal poisonings in young children, according to research presented earlier this month at the American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference. This isn’t news to Sana Minhas, senior project manager in the Department of Pharmacy at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago. She has long been […]
Encouraging Medication Disposal in Cayuga County
Older adults take more prescribed and over-the-counter medications than any other age group, often leaving unused and expired pills stored in medicine cabinets, pill boxes and bathroom cabinets. Unused medications can pose risks to children, pets, young adults and even seniors who may accidentally take the wrong prescription. Based on local overdose surveillance data, HEALing […]
DisposeRx supports efforts of Urban Inter-Tribal Center of Texas to combat opioid crisis
DisposeRx, NARCAN and Fatal Vision Opioid Goggles were among the resources shared by the Urban Inter-Tribal Center of Texas (UITCT) as part of their opioid awareness and education efforts earlier this month at the Garland Community Mental Health Fair in Garland, TX. UITCT is a non-profit working to enhance the health and economic well-being of […]
Drug take back and food distribution in Warren County, Georgia
Kudos to Family Connection of Warren County, Inc., one of DisposeRx’s newest Community Outreach partners, on the success of its recent DEA National Prescription Drug Take Back Day and food distribution events. In keeping with its mission to strengthen children and their families through strong family, community, and school linkages, the Georgia non-profit reached over […]
PharmD candidate sees value of educating patients and providing packets for at-home drug disposal
The passing of a loved one can be an overwhelming experience with the surviving spouse left to make many decisions all while grieving. One of those tasks is figuring out what to do with medicines that are no longer needed. This was the case for a patient assisted by Cammi Fletcher, a pharmacy intern volunteer […]
