In the first national effort of its kind by a retailer, Walgreens is working with AmerisourceBergen, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, Pfizer and Prime Therapeutics to expand its safe medication disposal program to 900 additional locations throughout the country. Since the program began in 2016, more than 270 tons of unwanted medication has been collected and safely disposed, including controlled substances and over-the-counter medications, at no cost. Safe medication kiosks are available at Walgreens pharmacies during regular pharmacy hours.
To commemorate the expansion in Michigan, Senator Mike Shirkey, State Representative Julie Alexander, and Jackson Mayor Derek Dobies will join Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan’s Kris Kraft, and John Marraffa, Regional Healthcare Director of Walgreens at the West Avenue location on Monday May 14th at 9am.
Safe medication kiosks are one of the best ways to ensure medications are not accidentally used or intentionally misused by someone else.
