Phoebe collects over 200 pounds of medicine at drug take back event
Phoebe collects over 200 pounds of medicine at drug take back event
By Molly Godley | May 12, 2021 at 6:15 PM EDT - Updated May 12 at 8:27 PM
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - Two hundred and thirty-nine pounds, the weight of a linebacker. That’s the amount of medication Phoebe Putney Health System collected at its second drug take back event.
Hospital leaders said it’s an opportunity to help curve the national opioid epidemic.
Dr. Jason Langer with Phoebe said at their last event in October, Phoebe collected nearly 400 pounds of prescription and over-the-counter medication, medical supplies like needles, and even pet medications. (Source: WALB)