While it was not the dramatic and exciting conclusion we anticipated, the Tackling Opioid Addiction Campaign is over for the 2019-2020 season. The Baltimore Ravens and Leidos—a large employer and government contractor based in Reston, Va., invited DisposeRx to participate in their opioid prevention campaign, which included handing out co-branded six-pack boxes of our packets […]
At-Home Drug Disposal
Community Outreach Partner’s Efforts Drive Message of “Contactless” Drug Disposal
We have talked with many of our 256 Community Outreach partners over the past few weeks and hear and understand the frustrations they express that some of their programs have slowed or temporarily stalled due to COVID-19. But what we have also heard is that this pandemic is no match for our dedicated partners and […]
The Elks and DisposeRx Team Up to Increase Drug Awareness Education in California
When the DisposeRx and Walmart partnership was announced in early 2018, Mike Cash took note. Then a couple of months later, when he picked up prescriptions at his local Walmart store in Orange County, Calif., Cash asked the pharmacist for a packet of DisposeRx and was handed several. Cash—who has been active in the Elks […]
Older Americans Month: Five Recommendations for Those Caring for Parents or Older Adults
Late in 2016, my stepfather of 40+ years began showing signs of confusion and decline following the deaths of several loved ones. Phone calls and visits were difficult due to the cognitive struggles, and then there were more serious issues such as him forgetting food cooking on the stovetop. His medical issues continued and warranted […]
Future Pharmacist Advocates for Safe Medication Management and Disposal, Shares Message with Patients, Community Members and Students
How did you learn about DisposeRx? DisposeRx launched with Kroger, my current practice site, a few years ago, and it was such an intriguing idea that I knew I wanted to get more involved. After looking through the resources DisposeRx had online, I quickly realized how much of an impact this would have on both […]
