Generation Rx at ISU COP

Drug take-back day is currently going on! Stop by to safely dispose of your unused/unwanted/expired medications. Generation Rx has partnered with Drug-Free Idaho, the Boise Citizen Police Academy Alumni Association and the Meridian Anti-Drug Coalition at the locations below to collect unwanted medications until 2 pm today!

Ada County Sheriff’s Office
7200 Barrister Drive, Boise

Walmart
5001 N. Ten Mile Rd

Fred Meyer Garden City
5425 W. Chinden Blvd

Medication take back day this Saturday! Bring those unused, unwanted, or expired medications so they can not be used by someone else

DEA has announced that people may also bring in v**e juices, pods, cartridges, or devices that they would like to dispose of. Batteries must be removed from any devices.

"DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Initiative helps get unused and unwanted prescription medications out of circulation and ensures their safe disposal," said Acting Administrator Uttam Dhillon. "This year, we are taking a step further by accepting va**ng devices and cartridges as we work with our federal partners to combat this emerging public health threat to the nation’s youth."

Drug take-back day is almost here! On Saturday October 26th, Generation Rx is partnering with Drug-Free Idaho, the Boise Citizen Police Academy Alumni Association and the Meridian Anti-Drug Coalition to collect unused/unwanted/expired medications. The Ada County Sheriff’s office will also be holding a Community Shred Day where you can bring old statements, bills, tax returns, ect you would like to have shredded. This is a great way to safely dispose of your medications!

Drop off locations include:

Ada County Sheriff’s Office
7200 Barrister Drive, Boise

Walmart
5001 N. Ten Mile Rd

Fred Meyer Garden City
5425 W. Chinden Blvd.

Kids Day Alaska! Partnered with OTC Medication Safety to teach kids about poison prevention, try on white coats, and get a laugh using funny props in our Natural High photo booth

Drug Take-Back Day is quickly approaching! Bring any unwanted or expired medications to Ada County Sheriff's Office, or Fred Myer Garden City on Saturday, April 27th from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm.

Safely dispose of unused, unwanted, and expired medications as well as shred up to five boxes of documents.

Saturday, April 27 from 10:00am - 2:00pm at Ada County Sheriffs Office and the Garden City Fred Meyer. Note: Shred will be at Ada County Sheriffs location only.

Boise Citizen Police Academy Alumni Association Generation Rx at ISU COP Garden City Police Department Ada County Sheriff's Office Fred Meyer Boise Police Department Boise Elks Lodge

https://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/drug_disposal/takeback/index.html?fbclid=IwAR3gUgNuA-ScUdIX_bVgWSKw1c0emx1qn2041wv8jrc3PKsZY7V5bfiJGQg

Pretty excited to see this at our community library!

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Google combats opioid epidemic through providing disposal locations on Google Maps By entering searches like “drug drop off near me” or “medication disposal near me," Google Maps users will be able to find permanent disposal spots.

Thank you Victory Middle School for allowing us to come over to educate and raise awareness about prescription drug abuse!

Great opportunity for pharmacy students to learn about addiction. If you get the chance, you should apply!

The APhA Institute on Alcoholism and Drug Dependencies is an invaluable experience to those who attend.

Are you looking for an opportunity to give back and make it a memorable experience for yourself and other student pharmacists this year as well? Apply now to serve as an APhA Institute Ambassador!

Reminder: the application deadline is TOMORROW night at 11:59pm PST.

Have some last minute questions? Visit https://aphainstitute.pharmacist.com/node/5703?is_sso_called=1.

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Drug Take Back Day was a success last week! Over 1000 pounds of unwanted/expired medication was collected from our two take back sights. GenRx would like to thank Drug Free Idaho, the Boise Police Department, and the DEA for their assistance in making our community safer!

Drug Take Back Day is today! Generation Rx is partnering with Drug-Free Idaho, the Boise Citizen Police Academy Alumni Association, and MADC to collect unused/unwanted/expired medications. Also, bring any unwanted documents that you want shredded to the Ada County sheriff’s Office!
Drop-Off and Shred locations at:

Ada County Sheriff’s Office
720 0 Barrister Drive, Boise

Fred Meyer Garden City
5425 W. Chinden Blvd

Blue Cross
3000 E Pine Ave, Meridian, ID 83642