[Pharmwaste] Nebraska MEDS Initiative

[Ed Gottlieb]

https://www.mdjonline.com/neighbor_newspapers/extra/news/pharmacies-provide-proper-disposal-of-medication/article_87b33f6e-756f-537a-a576-6a21ef3838f9.html

Pharmacies provide proper disposal of medication

The Nebraska MEDS Initiative is a statewide initiative that has created a coalition of 330 participating pharmacies that will take back medications free of charge.



While pharmacies cannot take back narcotics and controlled substances, they can provide individuals with secure envelopes that they can use to securely return themselves.



“Since the MEDS initiative went statewide in 2016, over 61,000 pounds of medications have been returned to pharmacies across the state,” Schimenti said. “The Coalition is a great mix of state, local, and community organizations representing a variety of stakeholders in the medication disposal issue.”



Ed Gottlieb
Chair, Tompkins County Coalition for Safe Medication Disposal
Industrial Pretreatment Coordinator
Ithaca Area Wastewater Treatment Facility
525 3rd Street
Ithaca, NY  14850
(607) 273-8381<tel:(607)%20273-8381>
fax: (607) 273-8433<tel:(607)%20273-8433>

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