Cabarrus County to dispose of unused and expired medications
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Concord, N.C. From April 20 through 22, Cabarrus County seniors delivered nearly 60 pounds of unused and expired prescriptions to local LunchPlus Club sites.
The events were organized by Cabarrus County Community Paramedics to educate seniors on medication disposal and provide them with resources from EMS’ “Do the Right Thing” program, which teaches proper prescription management.
Community Paramedics and the LunchPlus Club are both programs of Cabarrus County Government.
When EMS Captain Kara Clarke ran through scenarios, she realized the County’s LunchPlus Clubs would be the best way to connect with seniors. Each weekday, local seniors receive a free meal at drive-thru sites in Concord, Midland, Harrisburg, Kannapolis, Mt. Pleasant and Northwest Cabarrus. The format was convenient, familiar and allowed for COVID-19 safety.
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Operation Medicine Drop helps to save lives by keeping unused or expired medication out of the wrong hands.
Operation Medicine Drop coming to Cabarrus County The Cabarrus County Sheriffâs Office along with the Drug Enforcement Administration invites the public to safely turn in expired, unused or unwanted prescription drugs on Saturday, April 17th 2021, at Moose Pharmacy located at 8374 W Franklin Street in Mt. Pleasant. (Source: Cabarrus Sheriff s Office) By David Whisenant | April 7, 2021 at 12:55 PM EDT - Updated April 7 at 12:55 PM
CABARRUS COUNTY, N.C. (WBTV) - The Cabarrus County Sheriffâs Office along with the Drug Enforcement Administration invites the public to safely turn in expired, unused or unwanted prescription drugs on Saturday, April 17th 2021, at Moose Pharmacy located at 8374 W Franklin Street in Mt. Pleasant. The hours will be 8:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. A representative of Cabarrus County Sheriffâs Office will be there to provide handouts and collect medications.