Franklin County Sheriff’s Department press release; photo by John Estridge
The Franklin County Sheriff’s Department today announced the prescription medication take back event held on Tuesday, September 1, was a huge success.
F.C.S.D. held the event with their community partners, Margaret Mary Health and Stayin’ Alive LCC, in the parking lot of the Brookville United Methodist Church from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Deputies reported 35 citizens dropped off 91.8 pounds of unwanted, unused, or expired prescription medications for disposal.
“This was a great way to kick off the celebration of National Recovery Month,” stated F.C.S.D. Deputy Jason Lovins. “We would like to thank our community partners who helped with this take back, but most of all, we would like to thank our citizens who made this such a huge success.”
Lovins is also a member of the Stayin’ Alive LCC Executive Committee.
There are five area locations that are permanent drop off sites:
-Franklin County Sheriff’s Department: 24/7
-Batesville Police Department: 24/7
-Margaret Mary Health: Monday-Friday, 6:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m.
-Ripley County Sheriff’s Department: 24/7
-Versailles Police Department: 24-7
Due to COVID-19 concerns, citizens are encouraged to contact their nearest location prior to dropping off medications to confirm public access to these sites.
This initiative aims to provide a safe and effective way for the general public to dispose of prescription drugs, while also providing education on potential prescription drug abuse. Medication disposal is just a small step in helping to ensure prescription medications don’t get in the wrong hands.
All medications will be transported to a facility to be incinerated.