In a move to better protect children and the environment from unused medications, state Rep. John Taylor (R-177th dist.) will sponsor a Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, Sept. 12, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Frankford and Cottman avenues.
Taylor will co-host the event with First Class Pharmacy (7316 Frankford Ave.) in conjunction with the Drug Enforcement Agency.
All pharmaceutical drugs to be disposed must be in a sealed container, like the original bottle or a zip-top bag. They may not be disposed of loosely. Liquid pharmaceuticals should remain in the original container.
Personal information should be removed or blotted out with a permanent marker.
Items accepted include prescription and over-the-counter solid medications; tablets and capsules; liquid medications, like cough syrups and cold medicines; prescription patches; medical creams and ointments; vitamins; nasal sprays; and pet medicines.
Items not accepted include intravenous solutions, injectables, syringes and EpiPens; hydrogen peroxide, compressed cylinders or aerosols and asthma inhalers; iodine-containing medications; thermometers; and alcohol or illicit drugs.
For information, call Mia at Taylor’s office at 215–708–3139 or Jason at 215–331–3361. ••
