| Muskegon Area Medication Disposal Program to Collect Medication & Launch New Daily Medication Disposal Program
Muskegon, Mich. - June 14, 2010 - On Saturday, June 19, 2010, the Muskegon Area Medication Disposal Program (MAMDP) will host the area's third unused medication collection event in Muskegon. Through this event, MAMDP will reduce the amount of unused and expired medications in residents' homes through a free, safe and effective program to improve the environment and reduce the risk of accidental poisonings. To date, the program has collected over 1,000 pounds of medications and hopes double this by the end of the year.
By working with local law enforcement, MAMDP will accept both over-the-counter and controlled medications. Community residents may drop off their unused or expired medications for proper disposal. When dropping off medications, residents should be sure to mark out patient information while leaving the medication information visible.
Free Unused Medication Disposal Drop-Off Event
Date: Saturday, June 19, 2010
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Where: Central Fire Station, 770 Terrace St., Muskegon
What: Unused or expired, over-the-counter, non-controlled or controlled prescription medications
Items accepted on Saturday, June 19: Narcotics, DEA scheduled/controlled drugs, prescription medications, over-the-counter medications, medication samples, medicated ointments and lotions, antibiotics, cold and flu medicines, vitamins, inhalers, and pet medications.
Items not accepted on Saturday, June 19: Sharps, biohazardous materials, household hazardous waste, aerosol cans, sunscreen products, IV bags, and personal care items.
NEW! Daily Medication Drop-off program Begins: Beginning Monday, June 21, unused over-the-counter and prescription medications will be accepted for proper disposal at any of the Mercy Health Partners' Retail Pharmacies. Only non-controlled prescription and over-the-counter medications will be accepted daily at the following locations:
Glenside Pharmacy 1663 W. Sherman Blvd.
(inside Glenside Plumb's)
231-755-2443
Hackley Professional Pharmacy 1675 Leahy, Suite 111
(inside Hackley Professional Center)
231-728-5888
Lakes Campus Pharmacy, 6401 Prairie St.
(at the Lakes Campus near The Lakes Mall)
231-727-7968
Westshore Professional Pharmacy, 1150 E. Sherman Blvd.
(inside the Health Pavilion)
231-672-2204
Wolf Lake Pharmacy 5483 E. Apple Ave.
(inside Duthler Foods)
231-788-4087
The Muskegon Area Medication Disposal Program (MAMDP) is made possible through the collaborative efforts of several community organizations. Coalition members include: Lakeshore Health Network, Mercy Health Partners, Muskegon County Sheriff's Office, FedEx, Health Plan of Michigan, PRIDE, and Muskegon Community Health Project. Future medication disposal drop-off events are planned for August and October. For more information about MAMDP, which medications are accepted, or future medication drop off dates, visit www.mamdp.com or call Carrie Uthe at 231-672-3882 or Laura Fitzpatrick at 231-672-3201. |
