N. Augusta pharmacy collects expired medicine as part of National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day

Staff Writer

North Augustas Parks Pharmacy collected almost 100 pounds of medication Saturday during its first National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day.

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Officer Travis Smith checks a bag of prescription medicine at the National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day drop off at Parks Pharmacy in North Augusta.

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Parks Phamarcy and North Augusta Public Safety participated in National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday. The Drug Enforcement Administration event educates people on how to properly dispose of unused medicine.

We collected medicine over 10 years old, owner Steve McElmurray said.

Twice a year, the Drug Enforcement Administration puts on the event to educate people on how to properly dispose of unused medicine, pharmacist Laura Knotts said. Parks Pharmacy teamed up with North Augusta Public Safety.

We want to get unused prescription drugs out of local homes, she said. When they stay in the house, there is a greater chance of misuse and abuse.

Most patients who have abused prescription medicine have gotten it from a friend or family member, Knotts said.

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N. Augusta pharmacy collects expired medicine as part of National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day